KUCHING Feb 17, 2011: The state Federal Finance Office (FFO) yesterday clarified that it was never involved at all in the processing and awarding of school contracts.
Its officer Jabidah Monseri in a statement explained that contracts for maintenance and cleaning services, unarmed security and supply of rations for schools in the state were handled by the state Education Department and the Ministry of Education in Putrajaya.
“Nevertheless, FFO will review the tender process to ensure that government procurement rules and procedures were adhered to,” said Jabidah.
FFO was referring to the disappointment by the Tasik Biru branch of Ex-Serviceman Association (PBTM) over the manner school contracts were awarded.
Its officer Jabidah Monseri in a statement explained that contracts for maintenance and cleaning services, unarmed security and supply of rations for schools in the state were handled by the state Education Department and the Ministry of Education in Putrajaya.
“Nevertheless, FFO will review the tender process to ensure that government procurement rules and procedures were adhered to,” said Jabidah.
FFO was referring to the disappointment by the Tasik Biru branch of Ex-Serviceman Association (PBTM) over the manner school contracts were awarded.
