The National Assembly approves generous case transfers

The The National Assembly Budget Committee, chaired by deputy Benicio Robinsonapproved millions of asset transfers and additional loans for a dozen health institutions, public services, transportation, education and infrastructure, among others.

According to the Ministry of Health 3 departure transfers and 2 additional credits, in the order of USD 46.6 million, were approved to fulfill the contract for the cleaning, cleaning and disinfection services of the regional hospitals Anita Moreno, San Miguel Arcángel, Joaquín Pablo Franco, Aquilino Tejeira, Luis “Chicho ” Fábrega, Cecilia Castillero, Nicolás Solano, which includes human resources, supplies, chemical products and equipment.

These funds are also directed to the purchase of supplies, medicines and surgical equipment for the Hospital del Niño and Santo Tomás, as well as to strengthen communication campaigns on vaccination against covid-19, the telemedicine program, the purchase of ambulances, micronutrients for regional health, among others, explained is Minister of Health Luis Francisco Sucre.

According to Institute for National Aqueducts and Sewage 4 outgoing transfers and 2 additional credits were approved, amounting to USD 59.4 million for additional costs for urgent environmental works, improvements to several water treatment plants, especially the Rufina Alfaro water treatment plant, in the province of Los Santos, and the purchase of spare parts, said the director of the entity, Juan Antonio Ducruet. Also, to comply with contractual payment obligations in various investment projects or operational contracts, among others.

According to Chief Comptroller of the Republic, 2 outgoing transfers and 2 additional loans in the amount of $20.2 million to manage the acquisition of 2 properties, which will serve to fulfill spatial requirements at the institutional level, specifically, the Aquarius building and a piece of land located on Farm 12344, located in Marbella.

With these funds, they also seek to finance the recruitment of a contingent of staff who will work on creating surveys applicable to non-financial companies and updating the directory of companies and business premises, as well as paying work obligations as a supplement to seniority. of 1,948 former employees of the Comptroller’s Office, from the years 2014-2020, indicated Gerardo Solís, Comptroller of the Republic.

Company Panama mass transit received the approval of 3 item transfers, valued at $8.9 million to manage contracts and reinforce items for tire service, inventory and chassis spare parts, among other fleet improvements, explained Luis Campana, general manager. According to panama subway Resolution no. 40 of 2. May 2023 was approved for 22.6 million dollars intended to fulfill the payment of a recognized loan for railway equipment maintenance services and obligations, the product of the execution of projects.

According to Colon-free zone A departure transfer, in the amount of $3.0 million, has been approved for the bid to build a perimeter wall in the area of ​​the Enrique A. Jiménez Airport, in the province of Colón, according to Giovanni Ferrari, General Manager.

The Deputy Minister of Public Works, Librada De Frías supported 7 outgoing transfers worth $4.6 million to be used for highway and road expansion project Beach corridor6 lanes on the La Chorrera-Santa Cruz section, and design and construction for the reconstruction of the Pedasí-Los Asientos-Cañas highway.

As well as for the construction of a junction on the Pan American Highway, Puente de las Américas-Arraiján section, in the province of Panama; as well as for maintenance and renovation services of green areas, infrastructure and roads of Cinta Costera, phases I, II and III.

According to Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning a transfer of US$3.0 million was approved to process payments for the progress of work on the Miguel “Mickey” Sierra Housing Project, while Resolution No. 001 dated March 2, 2023 approved for the National Land Administration, for the amount of USD 1.5 million to pay for the expired terms of the lease of premises no. 39 PH Dorado Mall, ANATI headquarters.

According to Special Habilitation Institute Resolution no. 010 of April 13, 2023, an order of $1.3 million was approved for the construction and conditioning of six IPHE educational facilities, the strengthening of therapeutic services and better coverage of care for 4,488 students from the regions of Panama East, Coclè and Chiriquí, she explained Maritza Canales, director of the institute.

According to National Customs Administration an initial transfer of US$2.0 million was approved for the transfer of temporary staff to fixed salaries and salary increases, while on Institute for Agricultural Research 2 transfers of assets were approved in the amount of $2.9 million, which will be used to pay for the contract for the construction of new facilities to house the offices and central laboratories of IDIAP and the construction of new offices and laboratories of the regional headquarters, in addition to the Center of Excellence Horticultural , located in Ejido Los Santos.

Finally, on Judicial power a departure transfer was approved, in the amount of $500,000.00 to meet payments for the construction of the Regional Judicial Unit of the Fourth Judicial District, in the Province of Los Santos and in Ministry of Culture the transfer of departure was approved, for the order of $5.8 million for the study, design, procurement of materials, labor, administrative team and construction project of Ciudad de las Artes APROCOSA, SA, contract no. 093-12.