Unrefunded pay item for tree furnishings and transplanting
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2023
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What Happened?
Category: Contract ManagementIssue: Unliquidated collectionContractors were supposed to refund costs related to trees that were removed or not provided, but only a small portion was refunded. The rest was recorded as money owed by contractors.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"Out of the 7 projects identified with an aggregate amount of P970,965, 3 contractors have refunded the cost of the Pay Item of Work -Tree Furnishings and Transplanting totalling to P101,890.00 with O.R. No 1170049 dated 02/06/2024 amounting to P82,980.00 and O.R. No. 1170048 dated 02/06/2024 amounting to P19,000.00 and Check No 628801 dated 7/29/2024 amounting to P40,000.00 while one project (23PE0021 amounting to P6,300.00 were removed on the rejoinder of COA."