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An audit by the Executive Branch found that, of approximately 100 recommendations made to internal control bodies, only 2.5% were implemented during Jorge Brítez's tenure at the Social Insurance Institute (IPS). Two accounting systems with abysmal differences in balances and a risky procedure allowing payment to medication suppliers without proof of delivery were identified.
ipsjorge-britezParaguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a series of information requests regarding suspicious tenders at the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS), totaling US$63 million. Deputies from different parties called for the former head of the agency, Jorge Brítez, to face criminal prosecution, while criticizing current president Isaías Fretes for not having filed a formal complaint so far.
ipsjorge-britezisaias-fretesA sworn declaration submitted to the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic shows that the assets of Jorge Brítez, former president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), increased by more than G. 682 million during his term, ending with 19 properties and a net worth exceeding G. 32.5 billion.
ipsjorge-britezLawyers filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against former IPS president Jorge Brítez and eight other former members of the Board of Directors for alleged irregularities in five tenders totaling more than G. 391 billion.
ipsjorge-britezThe current president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, and the Auditor General of the Executive Branch, Alberto Cabrera, said that the previous administration, headed by Jorge Brítez, implemented only 2 of 100 audit recommendations, classifying internal control as 'failed'.
ipsjorge-britezisaias-fretesLawyers Juan José Bernis and María Muñoz filed a criminal complaint against the former president of the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS), Jorge Brítez, and other former directors, for alleged irregularities in five tenders totaling G. 391,574,472,965. The action was filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office and points to breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds.
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