COA to file more raps over anomalous flood control projects

The Commission on Audit (COA) will file more complaints on Thursday against private companies and individuals allegedly involved in the anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan.

COA earlier submitted fraud audit reports to the Office of the Ombudsman showing five control projects in Bulacan that were non-existent or substandard.

The commission will use the fraud audit reports as a basis for filing criminal complaints against contractors and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, the Government Procurement Act, and for falsification of public documents.

Last week, the Department of Public Works and Highways filed a graft complaint against 25 individuals and four contractors over the anomalous flood control projects.

The commission began its fraud audit, initially focusing on Bulacan projects, on August 12.

COA earlier found that P341 million worth of flood control projects by three contractors were either substandard, overpriced, or non-existent.

These companies are Wawao Builders, St. Timothy Construction Corporation, and SYMS Construction Trading. –NB, GMA Integrated News