The African Development Bank Group on 26 September 2019 announced the debarment of On-Track Technical Services Limited, a Uganda-registered engineering company, for 18 months after it found the company to be engaged in fraudulent practices.
An investigation conducted by the Bank's Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption established that On-Track Technical Services Limited engaged in fraudulent practices while bidding under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project. While participating in a tender for a contract for the design, supply and installation of medium voltage networks and last-mile consumer connections, the company misrepresented its experience in conducting similar contracts.
The debarment renders On-Track Technical Services Limited ineligible to participate in Bank-financed projects during the debarment period. The debarment qualifies for cross-debarment under the Agreement for Mutual Recognition of Debarment Decisions by other multilateral development banks, including the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank Group.
The Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project is financed under the African Development Fund, an entity of the African Development Bank Group.
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The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the African Development Bank Group is responsible for preventing, deterring and investigating allegations of corruption, fraud and other sanctionable practices in Bank Group-financed operations.
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The investigation by the Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the African Development Bank was conducted by Mr. Johann Benohr.
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