Stronger internal procedures ensure maintenance quality and probity. Quality control remains a weakness. Funding must be provided to support critical maintenance-related activities - progressive improvement of performance-based contracts, timely and appropriate supervision of maintenance contracts, and asset management planning to ensure proper forward planning of maintenance needs. Sound fiduciary procedures are needed to ensure that the quality and quantity of civil works, and the purchase of goods and services, are matched by proper financial records and approvals. Adequate travel budgets and efficient mechanisms at MID and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury are required to ensure MID staff regularly travel to outer islands to inspect ongoing maintenance contracts.
Road Improvement (Sector) Project