WILLEMSTAD – Most government ministries are failing to properly register rental contracts in the central contract management system, undermining oversight and financial control, the General Audit Chamber of Curaçao warns.
In 2024, only four of the 46 rented buildings used by ministries had valid contracts registered in the official contract management module. Although some ministries were able to provide copies of contracts upon request, the absence of systematic registration means that contracts can be automatically extended without review.
According to the Audit Chamber, this failure creates risks of unnecessary or excessive rental payments and limits the government’s ability to monitor obligations, expiration dates, and compliance with internal guidelines. Despite repeated attempts by the Central Procurement Department to improve compliance, ministries continue to bypass the system.
The report calls for stronger enforcement and accountability to ensure that rental agreements are properly documented and monitored.