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Guide to Combating Corruption & Fraud in Infrastructure Development Projects

  • Detection
    • Complaints
      • General initial interview questions
      • How to Generate Complaints and Reports
      • List of fraud reporting sites for Multilateral Development Banks
    • Red Flags
      • Red Flags Listed by Project Cycle
      • “Visible red flags” of Implementation Fraud
      • Proactive Fraud Detection Tests
    • Due Diligence
      • “Top Five” Due Diligence Background Checks
      • Free and Subscription Internet Sites
      • Local and On-Site Due Diligence Checks
      • Due Diligence Service Providers
  • Proof
    • Proving Common Schemes
      • Corruption Schemes
      • Bid Rigging Schemes
      • Collusive Bidding Schemes
      • Fraud Schemes
      • The Basic Steps of a Complex Fraud and Corruption Investigation
    • Elements of Proof for Sanctionable Offenses
      • Elements of Proof of Corrupt Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Obstructive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Coercive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Collusive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Fraudulent Practices
  • Evidence
    • The Basics of Evidence for Investigators
  • Prevention
    • Anti-fraud Resources
Home » Proof » Case Examples » Case Example of Failure to Meet Contract Specifications

Case Example of Failure to Meet Contract Specifications

Urban Road Project

The contract specifications for this road project called for an urban asphalt road in the capital city that would handle substantial vehicle and truck traffic and which would last for ten years.  The picture of the road, below, was taken only thirteen months after completion.

The investigation revealed that the contractor had received a series of unjustified, high-priced sole source contract awards and paid substantial bribes to local project officials and inspectors in order to avoid complying with contract specifications.  Among other failures, the contractor deliberately failed to provide adequate drainage, lay the proper foundation or surfacing materials or do adequate compaction, resulting in the prompt disintegration of the road.

Fraudulent Structural Concrete Construction Work

In this case the contractor deliberately failed to install the required steel rebar in concrete pillars, as evidenced by the dimpled concrete exteriors.

          

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