Fictitious Payment to Contractor Due to Fake Measurement for Non-Executed Work – Rs. 69.418 Million

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Peshawar , According to Rule 395 of the Federal Treasury Rules (FTR) Volume-1, payments for all works done shall be made based on the measurements recorded in the measurement book maintained for this purpose. In conjunction with Para 397 of the FTR, payments to contractors for non-executed work are prohibited. Similarly, Para 209 (d) of the CPWA code stipulates that all payments for work or supplies are based on quantities recorded in the measurement book, and it is the responsibility of the person taking the measurements to record them clearly and accurately.

During a review of the accounts of the Director General Sports & Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for the financial year 2022-23, it was found that the contract for the establishment and rehabilitation of the Jamrud Sports Complex was awarded to MS A.Q Builders. The contractor had been paid up to the 6th IPC/RB for a total of Rs. 191.152 million, which included a fictitious payment of Rs. 69.418 million based on fake measurements for non-executed work. The fictitious payment was confirmed during a site visit by the team, with supporting pictures and videos.


Items of Work and Payment:

Hostel Building:

Providing and fixing of floor tiles (24x24): 725.97 sq.m, Rs. 3,163,806

Providing and fixing of bathroom tiles (10x20): 218.50 sq.m, Rs. 792,974

Providing and fixing of bathroom tiles (12x3): 102.04 sq.m, Rs. 74,518

Supply and fixing of double-glazed aluminum: 117.10 sq.m, Rs. 1,802,976

French polishing on new work: 149.30 sq.m, Rs. 140,102

Supply and fixing of suspended false ceiling with dumps (2x2): 630.24 sq.m, Rs. 4,906,418

Electrification of hostel (SI+NSI): Rs. 8,130,943

Sub-Total-I: Rs. 19,011,737

Gymnasium:

Providing and fixing of floor tiles (24x24): 107.5 sq.m, Rs. 468,489

Providing and fixing of bathroom tiles (10x20): 58.16 sq.m, Rs. 211,073

Supply and fixing of double-glazed aluminum: 123.79 sq.m, Rs. 1,905,981

Providing and fixing of aluminum cladding: 750.96 sq.m, Rs. 39,364,677

Supply and fixing of suspended false ceiling with dumps (2x2): 436.99 sq.m, Rs. 3,401,967

Electrification of gymnasium (SI+NSI): Rs. 7,639,380

Sub-Total-II: Rs. 50,406,024

Grand Total: Rs. 69,417,761

Furthermore, the payment based on fake measurements, made by the SDO/Engineers and verified by the consultant in the IPC, undermines the role and function of the consultant and sub-engineer involved.The lapse occurred due to weak internal controls and financial mismanagement.

When pointed out in December 2023, the department stated that a detailed response would be provided after reviewing the relevant records. The department was requested via a letter dated January 5, 2024, to hold a DAC meeting. However, the DAC meeting has not been convened until the finalization of this report. According to internal sources within the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, the fictitious payment represents a significant misuse of government funds, and an investigation is required to recover the amount.

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