Saturday, August 2, 2008

Corruption In Public Sector


Generally the Executives and staff in Public sector undertakings are very honest. They are dedicated to works Many works are executed as per the contract, and works are satisfactorily completed before final payment is made.. But corruption is entrenched in some people. When opportunities surface, these people may become corrupt. The organisation or establishment has to expose the corrupt officers.The presence of Vigilance should be felt..Those who do not follow the approved procedures and are found to be guilty of corruption should be punished .The corruption can take place in placing orders for procurements and services.Corruption takes place in recruitment's of some categories of labourers and staffs.As far as the procurements of goods and services are concerned there are established rules.The approved rules are General Financial Rules 2005 and Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978 as amended from time to time lay down the procedures and powers of the various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India in matters relating to handling of public money. Rules 135 to 185 of the General Financial Rules, 2005 specifically deal with procurement of goods and services and outsourcing of services. The PSEs follow these rules in matters relating to procurement of goods and services. Direct contact with the officers in their chambers by the supplier of goods or contractor should be banned. PSEs should sign Integrity Pact with Transparency International.All discussions with the contractors are to be done by the concerned committees and should be transparent.Communication through E-Mail , fax or video conference should be made compulsory.Call centers would be helpful for exchange of informations.With no corruption, the firm satisfies purchase qualification will win the contract. If corruption and large manipulation succeed, it easy for the not so qualified firm to secure a contract, so in effect, the quality of work executed and ,spares/ machineries or material supplied,or service received, will be suffered.

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