Request to boost "spending money", strive to disburse over 95% of the plan

Criticize low disbursement units and localities

The Government Office has just issued a Notice of Conclusion of the Government Standing Committee at the Online Conference with ministries, central and local agencies on urging and promoting the disbursement of public investment capital in 2023.

By the end of November, disbursement reached about 65.1% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister , about 123,000 billion VND higher than the same period last year. Among them, many ministries, central and local agencies achieved high disbursement rates.

In addition to the achieved results, up to now, there are still 21 ministries, central agencies and 33 localities that have not fully allocated the capital plan assigned by the Prime Minister.

There are currently 41 ministries, central agencies and 24 localities with disbursement lower than the national average, of which 15 ministries and central agencies disbursed less than 15% and 8 localities disbursed less than 50%, while many key projects are behind schedule.

On behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister criticized ministries, central and local agencies for having low disbursement rates and not fully allocating public investment capital plans.

The Prime Minister requested ministries, central and local agencies to seriously review, clarify the causes, and determine the responsibilities of relevant groups and individuals. On that basis, propose drastic solutions to promote the disbursement of public investment capital.

There is only a little over a month left until the end of this fiscal year, while the amount of undisbursed capital is still quite large. The Government Standing Committee requests ministries, central and local agencies to focus on leadership, direction and implementation more drastically and effectively, upholding the spirit of responsibility for the country and the people; determined to disburse at least 95% of the assigned capital plan.

Yêu cầu đẩy mạnh tiêu tiền, phấn đấu giải ngân trên 95% kế hoạch - 1 — The Prime Minister criticized ministries, central and local agencies for having low disbursement rates and not fully allocating public investment capital plans (Illustration photo: Quan Do).

Strictly handle violations and delays in capital delivery.

The Government Standing Committee requested ministries, central and local agencies to strengthen inspection, supervision and urge contractors and consultants to speed up progress. In addition, it is necessary to strictly handle investors, project management boards and contractors who intentionally cause difficulties and hinder the progress of capital allocation and disbursement.

Weak, negative civil servants and public employees who fail to fulfill their assigned tasks need to be reviewed, handled and replaced promptly.

From project preparation, project selection, capital allocation to design, bidding, construction, payment and settlement procedures for each project need to be reviewed. Site clearance progress is focused on accelerating. In addition, it is necessary to make advances, recover advances, pay investment capital in accordance with regulations, and prepare payment records as soon as there is volume.

Administrative procedures are being reformed. In addition, information technology and digital transformation are being applied in public investment, especially in appraisal, capital allocation, and expenditure control; at the same time, post-auditing is being strengthened.

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