Financial irregularities detected in Punjab Health Foundation
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Huge financial irregularities worth millions of rupees were detected in Punjab Health Foundation, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
According to details, during audit it was revealed that around 28 employees were appointed on market-based salary. Then Rs101 million were paid to these employees through illegal channels as allowance.
A senior sales manager project department was appointed after violations of rules and regulations.
It was also revealed that the above-mentioned senior manager was dismissed earlier from Punjab Health Department.
The Punjab Health Department also failed to verify the academic credentials of dismissed senior manager.
His appointment caused Rs98 lakh loss to national exchequer. Around 12 doctors obtained loans for establishment of their clinics but they spent this amount personally.
Punjab Health Foundation failed to take any legal action against these defaulters and did not hold auction of land worth Rs264deposited as security posit land over Rs20 million.
Reporter: Zahid Chaudhary