COA Orders Fraud Audit Into Flood Control Projects in Bulacan
The Senate inquiry targets corruption and substandard work in government flood control projects responsible for recurring flooding and displacement, with 18% of P548 billion spent in Central Luzon.
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COA orders fraud audit into flood control projects in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered a fraud audit into the billions worth of flood control projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the province of Bulacan. Of the P548 billion worth of flood control initiatives nationwide, the commission pointed out that Central Luzon received the highest funding for the projects at P98 billion. Within the region, Bulacan received the highest amou…
COA orders fraud audit on Bulacan flood control projects
The Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered a fraud audit of the flood control projects in the Bulacan province, which was hit by the recent floods, in a bid to seek accountability for failed projects across the country.
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to probe flood control corruption
(UPDATE) THE Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will begin investigating alleged corruption in flood control projects on Tuesday.The investigation, the committee chairman Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said, will dig into reports of anomalous practices in the procurement, awarding, and implementation of flood control infrastructure funded by the national government.“This is quite challenging, given the size of the problem we are facing,” Marcoleta said during…
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