Engagement of Consultants Without Procurement Process
National Housing Authority · 2024
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What Happened?
Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Non-complianceThe agency hired consultants directly without following the required bidding or procurement rules, which is against the law. This could lead to waste of public funds and lack of transparency.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"NHA’s practice of hiring consultants without undergoing the procurement process and without complying with COA Circular No. 2021-003, as applicable, creates a risk that the transparency and competitiveness of the engagement of these consultants are compromised. Additionally, disbursements of public funds without adhering to established laws, rules and regulations shall be considered irregular expenditures."