KUALA LUMPUR: The Auditor General's report on seven projects and activities by government statutary bodies highlighter five general weaknesses.
In general, the weaknesses were improper payment, work or supplies not according to specifications, low quality or inappropriate, unreasonable delays, wastage, weaknesses in management of products and assets.
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| Tan Sri Ambrin Buang |
Auditor General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang said on Tuesday, among the reason were carelessness in adhering to procedures fixed by the Government, lack of attention to detail while planning projects or fixing scopes and specifications of tenders and no frequent monitoring of contractors, negotiators or suppliers.
He also mentioned reasons like lack of skill in project management, late decisions on acquisitions, incomplete and outdated agency information systems, lack of attention towards effectiveness or impact of a project, and lack of funds or for asset management.
The seven government statutory bodies audited were
- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
- Universiti Utara Malaysia
- Employees Provident Fund
- Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP)
- the Accountant General's Department of Malaysia
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