Dominican Republic Govt. paid US$22.0M to fake companies

Santo Doming.– During the tenure of Manuel Rivas as head of the Metropolitan Bus Services Office (OMSA) used direct purchases to evade the Comptroller, as well as RD$2.2 billion in “fractional purchases.”

According to the Accounts Chamber audit, OMSA paid high sums for direct purchases without contracts.

The audit also found that OMSA paid over RD$1.1 billion (US$22.0 million) to companies that weren’t located.

It reveals that the OMSA Internal Audit Unit reviewed and approved the processes.

Moreover, 36 contracts of RD$53.5 million were paid for goods and services without the 20% advance established by law.

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