PAD - LGED

• The Integrated Performance Audit (IPA) provided under the project will periodically
review project implementation. It will also review compliance with implementation
arrangements, particularly with World Bank procurement, financial management and
safeguards policies. The IPA will carry out a random review of a sample of contracts.
• The project planned to initially use the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS)
or an equivalent project-based system for improved financial management reporting,
pending establishment of a new comprehensive, networked and transaction-based
Financial Management System (FMS) in the second half of RTIP-II project term.
• A contract management system will be developed under the project as part of the first
steps towards the proposed Integrated Decision Support System (IDSS).
• IT-ICT-MIS capacity will be strengthened with project support underpinning the
improvements in financial and contract management.
4. Field visits will be used to verify that roads have been selected according to the agreed
selection criteria for the type of works, as outlined in the Implementation Manual. The Bank
team will conduct due diligence on relevant documentation, data and field based conditions to
ensure compliance with the selection criteria. Divergence from the selection criteria will be
immediately discussed with LGED, a recourse to rectify the situation will be agreed upon and
implemented within the overall time schedule.
5. Each field visit will involve focus group conversations with the project beneficiaries to
gauge project impacts and beneficiary satisfaction. This information will be used to continually
improve project practice.
6. The Bank team will undertake regular and comprehensive fiduciary implementation
support of LGED management procedures. This will include thorough reviews including the
assessment of interim financial management reports. Particular attention will also be given to the
findings of the annual procurement post review of contracts, financial audit and integrated
performance audit and implementation of recommendations provided in these reports. Previous
experience under RTIP-I in regards to procurement and financial management irregularities have
illustrated that the Bank and LGED together are able to work as a team to address and correct
deficiencies and this spirit is likely to continue in future.
B. Implementation Support Plan
7. The Bank's supervision team will include two co-Task Team Leaders, Washington-based
and country-based, and country-based fiduciary, procurement and safeguards staff. Additional
technical support will be provided in the following areas:
8. Technical support for Component A: The Bank's task team will include
a) A country-based highway engineer to review the adequacy of the road design and
specifications, the quality of the works and performance of the contractors and
supervision consultants. The specialist will perform site supervision and spot-checks
of construction and completed works. This will require on average two missions and
an input of four weeks per year through the life of the project.
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