Vietnam: Officials and public employees using means of communications, electricity, water in excess of the imposed spending limits shall be fined

Specifically, according to Article 31 of the Decree No. 63/2019/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, a fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000 shall be imposed for officials and public employees using means of communications, electricity, water, gas and oil, newspapers, books, office stationery, organization of conferences and seminars, reception of guests, traveling on domestic and overseas business trips using funding derived from state budget in excess of the spending limits imposed by competent authorities.

According to this Decree, the maximum fine for committing a violation against regulations on management and use of public property, national reserve and state treasury is VND 50,000,000 if it is imposed upon an individual or VND 100,000,000 if it is imposed upon an organization. The maximum fine for committing a violation against regulations on thrift practice and wastefulness combat is VND 100,000,000 if it is imposed upon an individual or VND 200,000,000 if it is imposed upon an organization.

Depending on the nature and severity of each administrative violation, the violator may be liable to the additional penalty that is confiscation of exhibits and instrumentalities for committing the violation.

Below are some specific regulations on fines for violations against regulations on thrift practice and wastefulness combat, and fines:

- A fine ranging from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed for committing violations against law regulations on thrift practice and wastefulness combat regarding management and use of state budget-derived funds.

- A fine ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 60,000,000 shall be imposed for using investment capital in a wasteful manner that is inconsistent with standards, technical regulations or beyond the prescribed limits.

- A fine ranging from VND 20,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 shall be imposed for violations against law regulations on thrift practice and wastefulness combat regarding management and use of capital and public property at state-funded single-member limited liability companies but not liable to criminal prosecution.

View full text at Decree No. 63/2019/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from September 01, 2019.

Thu Ba

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