Public Finance Regulations

Anti-graft watchdog prompts criticism for ruling out corruption in biggest ever property deal

The anti-graft watchdog has come under fire for declaring legal the government’s choice of a contractor to build a new wing for Malé’s public hospital, a project worth MVR2.1billion (US$140million)

Graft watchdog advises against awarding ‘mega projects’ without bidding

The anti-corruption watchdog has advised the government to reverse changes brought to the public finance regulations last year that allowed large-scale projects to be awarded without a competitive bidding process.

Government authorised to award multi-million dollar projects without bidding

Changes brought to the public finance regulations by the finance ministry in late May has authorised the cabinet to award ‘mega projects’ and projects carried out with concessional loans or assistance from a foreign country without a bidding process or approval by the tender evaluation board.

Ambassador to EU illegally paid US$17,000 as allowance in 2011, reveals audit report

Audit reports released in first quarter revealed illegal expenditure worth MVR2.2 billion

Corruption charges sought against former province minister for unauthorised sports expenses

Recommendations on 13 cases not implemented by Elections Commission: 2012 audit report

Nasheed welcomes scrutiny of MDP government finances, calls for ACC investigations

HRCM paid food, travel allowance in violation of finance regulation: audit report

Deputy Minister paid salary with no record of attendance, Tourism Ministry audit report reveals