 Following the end of his term in 1987, his fellow Peronist successor, Víctor Reviglio, advanced numerous investigations of provincial government officials in Vernet's administration.Vernet, who had left office with high approval ratings, lost much of his earlier popularity within a year.He summarized the conflictive nature of provincial politics by remarking that, as Santa Fe governors are limited to one consecutive term, "it would be as awkward to oppose a governor during the first two years, as it would to support him during the last two years."