Module 6: Preventing corruption in project construction

Controls: Contract programme

Implement effective controls over the compliance by the relevant party with the contract programme (i.e. commencement and completion dates for the whole and parts of the works).
The procurement controls (covered in Module 5 “Preventing Corruption in Project Procurement”) should ensure that:
- the relevant appointed contractor, consultant or supplier is capable of achieving the contract programme
- the contract specifies:
  - the contract programme
  - when extensions of time for completion should be allowed, and how they are to be calculated
  - when the defaulting party is liable for damages for failure to comply with the contract programme, and how they are to be calculated.
Appoint a qualified and honest manager who is responsible for overseeing compliance with the programme, and who:
- monitors progress against the contract programme
- records any delays to progress, and the reasons for such delays
- verifies that there is a legitimate reason for any grant of an extension of time, or the levying of damages for delay
- verifies that any extension of time granted or damages levied are in accordance with the contract
- is alert for any suspicious indicators of corruption in relation to the application for or grant of an extension of time, or the levying of damages for delay.
Requires the approval of at least two managers where any grant of an extension of time, or the levying of damages for delay, has a high cost or risk impact.

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