Costa Rica audit: Cosevi exception purchases lack legal, financial backing

A Contraloría audit found that 77% of 216 'exception procedures' processed by Cosevi over three years lacked public interest justification, indicating systemic procurement irregularities. The finding suggests potential misuse of emergency procurement rules, though no criminal charges have been filed. This matters as it signals governance failures in a state agency, potentially affecting public trust and fiscal oversight.

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