Contractors fully paid for incomplete projects
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2023
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What Happened?
Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Internal ControlThe agency paid contractors in full even though the projects were not finished. This means the government paid for work that was not done, and may have difficulty getting contractors to correct defects.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"It was also noted that contractors for 28 projects with a total cost of P1,095,011,773.54 have been paid with final progress billings and released for retention, but these projects are not yet fully completed due to unfinished works and deficiencies."