The Inflated Budget of PLN Jakarta
THE State Electricity Company (PLN) stumbled again. An internal audit report conducted by the companys Internal Monitoring and Supervision Unit discovered two improper practices in the implementation of the Customer Information System (CIS) Project in Jakarta and Tangerang. The inappropriate practices include weak procedures and financial loss on the part of the state. Last week, the management of PLN discussed the results of the report with Tempos investigation team. Valued at Rp137 billion, the CIS Project was assignedwithout proper tender proceduresto PT Netway Utama. What is the background of this improper procedure?
Tempos investigation follows.
August 2, 2005
DATED May 21, 2005, the 63-page document is an abstract report of an investigation on a jumbo project at the PLN Jakarta Raya and Tangerang Distribution Units conducted by the companys Monitoring and Supervision Division (SPI). In addition to presenting the results of the investigation, the document includes several appendices. These include tables indicating comparative costs, salaries and contract agreements. The document was signed by Fadjar I
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