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Unnecessary Purchase of High-End Printing Equipment

Department of Public Works and Highways · 2024

Severity: ModerateRecommendation: Unknown

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What Happened?

Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Unnecessary Expenditure

The office bought expensive printing equipment when cheaper options were available, spending more than necessary.

Why It Matters

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Original Audit Finding Excerpt

"II Isabela 3 rd DEO Purchase of one tarpaulin printer and three high-end photocopier machines, despite availability of more affordable options as evidenced by another purchase made during the year, may be considered unnecessary. 6,930,000.00"

Source Document

09-DPWH2024_Part2-Observations_and_Recomm.pdf

2024 AAR · 13 files