Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Sam - Vice Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee has just chaired a meeting with departments, branches, units, and localities to give opinions on the progress of disbursement of public investment projects in the western area (former Kon Tum) of the province.
In 2026, the total planned public investment capital assigned to investors in the western region (former Kon Tum) of the province is more than 2,800 billion VND. As of April 30, disbursed more than 432 billion VND, equal to 15.4% of the capital plan assigned by the Prime Minister and reaching 15.9% of the capital plan after saving 5% of the local budget and higher than the provincial average of 11.7%.
Notably, from April 30 - May 5, the disbursement value of projects in the western region increased by about 1.4 billion VND.
However, there are still 1 unit and 24 localities with disbursement rates lower than the provincial average; in which, 1 unit and 10 communes and wards have not yet disbursed.
The main reason is that in the first months of the year, investors focused on completing plans, organizing bidding and deploying construction, so the disbursement rate is usually low and gradually increases at the end of the year.
In addition, compensation and site clearance work is still slow. Some localities have not completed the determination of specific land prices for compensation payments. The shortage of construction materials while many projects are being implemented simultaneously also directly affects the implementation progress.
Faced with the above situation, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Sam requested departments, branches, and localities, especially localities with low disbursement rates, to improve their sense of responsibility, focus on synchronously and drastically implementing solutions to accelerate the disbursement progress of public investment capital, striving to exceed the general average.
By the end of May 2026, the disbursement rate must reach 25 - 30% and by the end of June 2026, it will reach about 45 - 50% of the capital plan.
Regarding site clearance work, the Chairmen of the People's Committees of localities must directly direct, urgently remove difficulties and obstacles, and accelerate the progress of site handover for projects.
The investor urges contractors to mobilize maximum manpower and machinery, and take advantage of favorable weather conditions to accelerate construction progress. The disbursement of public investment capital must be monitored and evaluated regularly weekly and monthly.
Departments, branches, localities and investors need to strengthen coordination, promptly handle arising issues, and not shirk responsibility. In case of delays or congestion, they must be held responsible before the Provincial People's Committee.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Sam requested that departments, branches, units and localities must closely follow and concretize the province's direction with clear tasks and solutions, determined to improve the efficiency of disbursement of public investment capital, ensuring that the province's disbursement rate is not lower than the national average.
