AUDIT REPORT Two Perlis government agencies which were found to be inefficient in managing projects and funds, and were weak in administering corporate affairs were reprimanded by the auditor-general in its Second Series report which was released today.

Auditor-general Amrin Buang also gave 10 recommendations to be implemented by the relevant heads of department to overcome the weaknesses which were highlighted so that they were not repeated.

“The auditing was done to improve accountability and integrity, and so that there is value for money for every expense made,” the report added.

According to the report, the auditing conducted on the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) from September until December 2013 found that in general, the management of acquisition was satisfactory although there were several weaknesses which should be addressed.

These were:   

  • Work which was without quality/not according to specifications, and were weak in design and planning.
  • Buildings/premises which were not optimally utilised and maintained.
  • Work/supplies which were broken down to avoid acquisition through quotations and illogical costs.   
Among the recommendations made by the auditor-general were that the MPK ensured that the acquisition of supplies/services/work were carried out in an organised, efficient and prudent manner, and to ensure that the project was completed on schedule and public amenities maintained in a scheduled manner.

According to the report, the acquisition of supplies, services and work which involved MPK expenses from 2011 until 2013 amounted to RM42.98 million.

Audit checks on 40 construction projects, maintenance and supplies valued at RM17.84 million found that 15 had flaws such as lack of quality and were not according to the specifications provided.

The auditing also found that 32 projects were completed on time, seven were delayed between 32 and 166 days while one, the Arau market valued at RM6.47 million was still uncompleted as of December 2013.        

- Bernama

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