The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has introduced seven guiding principles that will serve as a ‘roadmap’ for government bodies when awarding tenders. The aim is to prevent unnecessary and costly project delays, a local newspaper reported.
The roadmap provides guidance on how project sites should be chosen, the role of consultative and executive bodies, ways to promote competition, and mechanisms to streamline government procurement.
Mohammad Al-Sharif, head of the NACC, said government bodies must ensure projects are obstacle-free before they are handed over to contractors. He added that the consultative committees overseeing projects must have the proper capabilities and competences.
He said that the supervisor of the project must always be present at the site. Other officials should also be involved to ensure compliance with all terms and standards.
All government bodies that are part of the project must have the authority to follow-up on the implementation process, and submit their reports to the competent body, he added. This will result in problems being solved quickly, he said.
Al-Sharif added that the government’s expansionary budget will ensure a better life for Saudis in terms of education, social, health and housing services. “The new budget includes large allocations that will provide more prosperity and welfare for citizens.”
He warned, however, that the larger budget will require all government departments to raise their levels of performance, transparency and integrity. Al-Sharif reaffirmed the commitment of the NACC to investigate all allegations of financial and administrative corruption and negligence.
Roadmap drawn by NACC aims to prevent delays in projects
