Prime Minister Directs Proactive Auditing to Protect Public Funds and Combat Corruption
The Prime Minister directed the adoption of proactive oversight measures aimed at protecting public funds, emphasizing the government's unwavering commitment to combating corruption and preventing resource waste by reforming government contract procedures. The official government spokesperson stated in a press release that during a meeting with the Federal Board of Supreme Audit and the Commission of Integrity, the Prime Minister established clear procedural frameworks to reinforce a preventive approach. This strategy relies on empowering oversight institutions and implementing proactive auditing of projects to prevent corruption. The directive underscored the importance of shifting state efforts from merely detecting violations to preventing them before they occur. It also highlighted the necessity of identifying inflated contract costs to avoid burdening the public treasury. The statement concluded by reaffirming the government's commitment to finalizing legal and fair contracts based on equitable prices and precise specifications, coupled with field monitoring to ensure execution and prevent collusion, declaring that there will be no retreat in the fight against corruption.