Instructing the inspection agencies to inspect and examine the management and use of public assets of organizations operating under the laws on associations within their management scope. Any violations in the management and use of public assets by these associations will be disciplined, administratively fined, or criminally prosecuted, depending on the nature and severity of the offense, in accordance with relevant regulations and authority. Compensation must be made for any damage caused to the state, as per the law.
Additionally, there will be a retrieval of houses and land in cases where they are not being used in accordance with the regulations on public asset management, land laws, and other relevant legal provisions…
Scrutinizing Public Assets and Strictly Handling Violations
Following the Directive No. 40/CT-TTg dated October 24, 2024, issued by the Prime Minister regarding the strengthening of public asset management in associations, the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa Province has instructed the Department of Finance to collaborate with relevant units to inspect the allocation, management, use, and arrangement of public assets for associations under their local management. If any irregularities are found in the allocation, management, or use of public assets during this inspection, a report must be submitted to the authorized agency for handling in accordance with the law.
Based on the rearrangement plan for houses and land established by the associations, conduct on-site inspections, compile and submit for approval the plan for rearranging and handling the houses and land allocated to the associations within the scope of rearrangement. Guide, urge, and promptly and fully update data on the associations’ houses and land, which are considered public assets, into the National Public Asset Database.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment will take the lead in collaborating with relevant units to inspect the management and use of land by the associations under the local management scope, ensuring compliance with the Land Law 2024.
For social organizations, socio-professional organizations, and other organizations established under the laws on associations: Ensure self-sufficiency in terms of assets for their activities; inspect, make declarations, and propose rearrangement plans for houses and land that are public assets allocated to the associations within the scope of rearrangement.
Scrutinize the use of association assets for business, rental, joint venture, or linkage purposes to ensure compliance with the law. In cases where the management and use of public assets violate the law, the entire income generated from rentals or business activities must be remitted to the state budget; put an end to the situation of improper use of houses and land (renting, lending, or using for purposes other than those specified), to ensure efficient use and prevent waste and loss…
In addition to inspections and strict handling of violations, the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa Province also requested that the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee and socio-political organizations and mass organizations monitor the compliance with laws on the management, use, and exploitation of public assets assigned to the associations for management and use.
Previously,
According to a report by the Department of Finance of Thanh Hoa, after reviewing and adjusting the plans, a total of 11,422 facilities have been approved for rearrangement. The units have classified 364 facilities as houses and land of departments, sectors, and public units at the provincial level, and 11,058 facilities as those of districts, towns, and cities. In 2023, 10,380 facilities were approved to continue in use; 283 facilities were transferred to local management for handling; 51 facilities were retrieved; 59 facilities were temporarily retained for continued use; 270 facilities were transferred; and 379 facilities were sold, with the sale of assets on land and the transfer of land use rights.
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