Final Payments and Retention Released for 48 Incomplete Projects Worth PHP 2.19 Billion
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2024
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What Happened?
Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Non-complianceDPWH paid contractors in full and returned their retention money for dozens of projects that were still unfinished or had defects, meaning taxpayers paid for work that was not actually done correctly.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"It was also noted that contractors for 48 projects with a total cost of P2,186,293,417.14 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."