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Audit Finds Irregularities in S/11.8 Million Miraflores Works, Cites Seven Officials

The municipality says it began a preliminary probe last year, pledging to apply the state watchdog’s recommendations.

Overview

  • Peru’s Comptroller identified serious procedural flaws in five Miraflores contracting processes for road and public‑space projects totaling S/11,822,017.79.
  • Selection committees used inconsistent and unjustified criteria, disqualifying offers over fixable formal errors and imposing requirements outside the procurement rules.
  • In three adjudications, tied bids involved firms with family and corporate links, and electronic draws meant the award would stay within the same economic group.
  • Contracts were approved for bidders that failed to demonstrate required equipment or professional experience, lapses the municipal contracting office did not flag.
  • Findings name seven municipal officials with presumed criminal and/or administrative responsibility, with conclusions referred to the Public Ministry as the municipality forwards records and prepares corrective actions.