Al-Zaydi directs the adoption of pre-audit procedures for contracts and the detection of loopholes before they turn into corruption.
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi directed on Tuesday the adoption of a pre-audit mechanism before signing contracts, while also calling for the identification of loopholes before they escalate into corruption cases.
The Prime Minister’s office stated in a press release received by the Information Agency that “al-Zaidi, during a meeting with the Federal Board of Supreme Audit and the Integrity Commission, directed the adoption of the principle of pre-audit for contracts before their signing, as a preventative measure aimed at addressing problems before they occur, because it represents a safeguard for institutions.”
According to the statement, al-Zaidi emphasized that “responsibility requires hard work, achievement, and fulfilling duties to the fullest extent,” stressing “the necessity for everyone to bear their legal and national responsibilities.”
He called on the Federal Board of Supreme Audit and the Integrity Commission to “act as the eyes of the state in discovering loopholes and addressing them before they develop into problems or corruption cases.”
In this regard, he directed the formation of a specialized team from the Federal Board of Supreme Audit to conduct pre-audit reviews of contracts within a period not exceeding ten working days. He also directed the establishment of ceilings and values for contracts subject to this type of review, ensuring both speed of execution and efficiency of oversight.
He emphasized the necessity for government contracts to be legally and technically sound and based on fair and reasonable prices. He explained that inflated costs are among the most prominent avenues for corruption, requiring a firm response while guaranteeing the implementation of projects according to the specifications and quality stipulated in the contracts.
He called for the consolidation of a preventative mindset in oversight work, alongside the traditional oversight role, affirming that the Federal Board of Supreme Audit and the Integrity Commission represent the state’s shield in protecting public funds and guaranteeing citizens’ rights—a national and ethical responsibility.
He emphasized “the importance of keeping the Federal Board of Supreme Audit free from any political considerations or quotas, and that the criteria of competence, integrity, professionalism, and impartiality should be the foundation of its work,” reiterating “the government’s commitment to providing all forms of support to the Board and the Integrity Commission to enable them to perform their duties efficiently and independently.”
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