Delayed Submission of Consultancy Contracts to COA
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2023
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What Happened?
Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Non-complianceThree consulting contracts were sent to the auditors after the required deadline. One was delayed by almost five months (143 days), which is a serious violation of the submission rules and weakens audit oversight.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"1. Planning Service – ESSD – Woodfields Consultants, Inc – P 13,037,603.76 – Delayed for 28 days in the submission of contract to COA 2. BQS – Transport and Traffic Planners (TTPI) Inc. J.V. with BB Engineers Co. – P 8,924,775.00 – Delayed for 2 days in the submission of contract to COA 3. Planning Service – ESSD – Woodfields Consultants, Inc. – P7,756,692.00 - Delayed for 143 days in the submission of contract to COA"