CVC seeks financial details of work done by govt depts

As part of efforts to check corruption, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has sought by early next month financial details of works carried out by different departments during the year for its scrutiny.

The anti-corruption watchdog has directed all central government departments and ministries to submit details of all contracts entered into and payments made to contractors and pending bills.

The Chief Technical Examination Wing of the Commission has set a deadline of January 7 for it.

The departments have been told to furnish all information related to civil and electrical works done by ministries, besides other contracts valued at Rs 2 crore or above.

“A circular was issued on December 14 to Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) of all ministries. They have been told to give details of all contracts (including tenders) and civil works. Besides, they have been asked about financial transactions made to contractors against the work,” a CVC official said.

The probity watchdog has specifically sought details of high-value projects, payment details, contractor details, third-party examination report and tender documents made in the year.

It has asked for details of mandatory completion certificate, compliance report of CVC’s guidelines to check corruption, guarantee bond towards security for work machinery or mobilisation advance, insurance policy for work, material equipment, men, etc, details of pre-contract negotiations among others.