Non-submission of 1,157 Contracts to the Auditor's Office
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2024
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What Happened?
Category: Contract ManagementIssue: Non-complianceDPWH did not send over 1,000 contracts to the auditors on time, which delayed the government's ability to check whether the contracts were valid and properly handled.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"We recommended and Management agreed to direct DPWH CO, RO s and DEOs to: a) cause the immediate submission of the 1 ,157 contracts to the Auditor’s Office; b) strictly observe the timely submission of contracts/purchase orders and its supporting documents pursuant to COA Circular No. 2009 -001, by implementing a robust tracking system and clear accountability measures to ensure prompt review and evaluation, and b y addressing deficiencies through immediate corrective actions and communications of areas for improvement; and c) properly address the problems and issues encountered which hindered the preparation of lacking documentary requirements in order to facilitate the immediate submission thereof."