Ulsan City's Budget Manager 'Contract Review' Saves 5.1 Billion KRW in the First Half of This Year

81 Construction Projects · 257 Supplies, Total 338 Cases

Review of 133.5 Billion KRW, 3.8% Budget Savings

Ulsan City saved a total of 5.1 billion KRW from 170 cases in the first half of this year through contract reviews. The review covered a total of 338 cases and 133.5 billion KRW, resulting in a 3.8% budget reduction.

By sector, the savings include △ construction: 81 cases worth 79.8 billion KRW reviewed, with 3.5 billion KRW saved in 75 cases △ goods and others: 257 cases worth 53.7 billion KRW reviewed, with 1.6 billion KRW saved in 95 cases.

One major saving case involved the rooftop urethane waterproofing rework project during the restructuring construction of the Sound Experience Center. By directly visiting the project site, overlapping processes were identified and changed to a non-exposed single construction method, reducing the budget by 157.98 million KRW.

During the road construction project between Deokha Market and the Petrochemical Complex, the auxiliary base material was changed to recycled aggregate produced at Ulsan City's earth disposal site, saving 380 million KRW and achieving the dual benefit of environmental preservation.

Additionally, for the elevator installation project to improve access to Hakseong Bridge for transportation-vulnerable groups, an appropriate alternative was proposed to ensure construction quality, saving 210 million KRW and improving work efficiency.

On the other hand, for seven projects including the drainage pipe installation project along Eundeokcheonjeon-ro in Sangbuk-myeon and the Urban Wind Path Forest Creation Project, approximately 30 million KRW was added to cover omitted or underestimated industrial safety and health management costs and quality control costs, ensuring thorough safety management.

Kim Young-sung, the Auditor, stated, “Through efficient contract reviews, we are enhancing sound financial management and increasing trust in public construction projects. We will also do our best to secure safety and improve construction quality by securing safety and quality management costs that are easily omitted in construction details and by adjusting appropriate supervision placement periods.”

To strengthen the capabilities of public officials in charge of contract work, Ulsan City published and distributed the 2022 Contract Review Casebook and held a workshop in May for ordering department staff to improve understanding and practical skills in contract review.

Furthermore, to enhance the efficiency of contract reviews through professional and practical advice, the cost analysis advisory committee, composed of professors and private experts, has been expanded from 12 to 15 members.

Ulsan City Hall.

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