CoA slams 'negligent' AG
Monday, September 05, 2022 | 1210 Views |
CoA slams 'negligent' AG
Justice Singh Walia concluded that there was negligence in the Attorney General’s Chambers in dealing with the matter timeously. In advancing reasons for late filing, the AG wrote: “I did, soon following the delivery of the judgment aforesaid, become aware of its existence.
I also read it, formed the view that the learned judge was, with respect, wrong in the findings he made, particularly the conclusions of law he came to, and determined that the judgment ought to be appealed to this court "I was not aware that my subordinates had not appealed it.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...