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Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo has issued a stern warning to the heads and accounting officers of public sector that government will be enforcing strict compliance with procurement rules and any departure from these regulations would not be tolerated, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated.
These remarks were made during a high-level meeting held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Tuesday where Jagdeo stressed that the government prioritizes transparency and accountability in the execution of public projects.
His admonition comes amid growing concerns about corruption in the procurement sector.