Non-disposal of unserviceable/obsolete properties and equipment
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2023
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What Happened?
Category: Asset ManagementIssue: Non-complianceThe DPWH kept broken or obsolete equipment and properties that should have been disposed of. This cost money to store and maintain, and created safety risks for employees.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"26. Unserviceable or obsolete properties and equipment of different DPWH Offices with a total carrying amount of at least P46,418,930.29 were not disposed of, contrary to Section 79 of P residential Decree No. 1445, thereby causing additional costs for storage and maintenance and exposing these properties to further deterioration susceptible to fire and health hazard."