Non-imposition of liquidated damages
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2024
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What Happened?
Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Non-complianceWhen contractors finish late, the law allows the government to charge them a penalty. In a number of projects, the agency did not charge these late fees, so the government lost money it should have collected.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"We also recommended and Management of DPWH RO and Isabela 2nd DEO in Region [I agreed to impose the LDs amounting to P956,762.67 and deduct the same against the claims of the supplier."