Vietnam Audits Surplus Government Real Estate after Ministry Reorganization

The Government Inspectorate of Vietnam issued two notices (2705/TB‑TTCP and 2306/TB‑TTCP) concluding audits of surplus land and buildings following the merger of ministries.

At the Ministry of Home Affairs, 45 properties were under its management. By 30 April 2026, 43 had been reassigned, but 12 were identified as surplus – seven existing before the merger and five arising afterward. The audit highlighted incomplete legal documentation for ten properties, one property lacking a tracking ledger, prolonged vacancies, disputes, and instances of over‑use.

The Government Office reported management of 23 properties with no surplus after the reorganization. Seventeen properties were retained for continued use, while five public‑service houses were exempt from the restructuring plan. Both agencies completed inventories, updated the national public‑asset database, and submitted results to the Ministry of Finance, noting overall compliance with legal procedures but pointing out shortcomings in record‑keeping and asset management.