Contraloría audits reveal fund mismanagement in Peru and Chile

Peru's Contraloría reported serious irregularities in the administration of the petty‑cash fund for the CHINECAS special project in Ancash. The audit noted that the administrative resolution establishing the fund omitted required details, that expenses were not documented according to the governing directive, that supporting documents were incomplete or illegible, and that periodic, unannounced cash counts had not been performed.

In Chile, the regional Contraloría of Antofagasta issued a final investigation report on the Servicio de Salud Antofagasta. It identified 24 direct‑contract procurements worth roughly 949 million Chilean pesos, many lacking documented justification, and a security contract awarded to a firm without the required private‑security authorization. The audit also highlighted that the health service failed to pay fines exceeding 504 UTM (over $35 million) and showed deficiencies in budget availability certification and personnel certification.

Both reports call for corrective actions to improve procurement transparency, proper fund administration, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.