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The Saudi Control and Investigation Board (CIB) has said that 454 government projects were stalled in the 2009-10 fiscal year.
"Some 1,091 forged certificates were found and 1,073 bribery cases were spotted," CIB's annual report said.
The study, discussed by the Shura (Consultative) Council, added that 15 per cent of government employees reported absent or late to work during the year. It also highlighted the use of government cars by public sector employees for trips outside the kingdom. Some were reported to have allowed their sons to drive the cars.
The report also found 3,014 cases of embezzlement of public money in one year.
Commercial frauds
The highest number was reported in Qassim (862 cases) where 910 were accused of embezzlement, followed by 806 in Assir in which 959 persons were involved.
Okaz Arabic newspaper quoted sources as saying that investigations are under way for more information on the cases in the Qassim, Assir and Baha regions. It added that some CIB branches are currently investigating violations pertaining to money laundering, commercial frauds and commercial cover-ups.
In Riyadh, 380 cases of embezzlement — involving public money — were reported in which 676 persons were involved.
In Makkah, 243 cases were reported with 372 persons accused.
"Some 1,091 forged certificates were found and 1,073 bribery cases were spotted," CIB's annual report said.
The study, discussed by the Shura (Consultative) Council, added that 15 per cent of government employees reported absent or late to work during the year. It also highlighted the use of government cars by public sector employees for trips outside the kingdom. Some were reported to have allowed their sons to drive the cars.
The report also found 3,014 cases of embezzlement of public money in one year.
Commercial frauds
The highest number was reported in Qassim (862 cases) where 910 were accused of embezzlement, followed by 806 in Assir in which 959 persons were involved.
Okaz Arabic newspaper quoted sources as saying that investigations are under way for more information on the cases in the Qassim, Assir and Baha regions. It added that some CIB branches are currently investigating violations pertaining to money laundering, commercial frauds and commercial cover-ups.
In Riyadh, 380 cases of embezzlement — involving public money — were reported in which 676 persons were involved.
In Makkah, 243 cases were reported with 372 persons accused.
