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referred to the relevant officers (Supt. Roads and Works, Inspector
of
[the]
Poor or Director of Finance) ensures and certifies that
work is done to satisfaction and/or goods received in good
condition.
Payment Vouchers are then prepared and submitted to the
Accounts Department of the Council for processing of cheques.
Once cheques have been processed for payment, the payee or
his/her authorized agent visits the Cashier to collect same.”
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(OCG Emphasis)
In relation to the process through which estimates are arrived at as it regards the implementation of CDF
projects and/or contracts, Mr. Graham advised the OCG that:
“
Estimates are done for Physical Infrastructure Works
Programmes. These estimates are done on the request of the
Member of Parliament to the Office of the Supt. Roads and Works.
When requests are received, the Supt. Roads and Works would
arrange for an inspection of the facility/site where the work is to be
undertaken, to determine the Scope of works.”
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It was further stated that:
“The Scope of works is then priced using rates from the National
Works Agency and Master Builders Schedule of Rates as a guide.”
The OCG has attached at Appendix 1 a copy of the National Works Agency (NWA) Standard Construction
Rates & Work Item Descriptions which are applied by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation.
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Response which was received from Mr. Alfred Graham, Former Secretary Manager, St. Ann Municipal Corporation, and dated June
24, 2015. Response 1.
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Response which was received from Mr. Alfred Graham, Former Secretary Manager, St. Ann Municipal Corporation, and dated June
24, 2015. Response 4.