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Audit Finds Excessive Spending At Taipei Youth Hostel

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An audit report found that a government-funded youth hostel in Taipei spent excessively on furniture and equipment. An NGO procured 78 thermal ventilators for $503,000 for a hostel in Taipei. The total cost for these items is expected to reach approximately $38 million in public money through the government's internal redeployment of resources. The Audit Commission released the findings regarding the expenditure. The NGO stated higher prices were due to requirements for certified installation personnel, insurance, and a strict 21-day installation window. Additionally, the audit found 76 toilet paper holders were purchased for $3,390 each. The report also noted 46 bath-boom soap dispensers were priced at $2,390 each. Nearly $1 million was spent on thermal ventilators alone, according to the report. The report also noted potential safety concerns regarding the soap dispenser holders.

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RTHK Radio 3 HK

“An audit report has found that a government-funded youth hostel in Taipei spent excessively on furniture and equipment with nearly $1 million spent on thermoventilators alone.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“NGO procured 78 thermal ventilators at $503,000 for a hostel in Taipei. In response, the NGO explained that the higher-than-retail prices were driven by several factors, including the requirement for certified installation personnel on construction sites, insurance, and a strict 21-day installation window.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“An audit report has found that a government-funded youth hostel in Taipo spent excessively on furniture and equipment with nearly $1 million spent on thermal ventilators alone.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“procured 78 thermal ventilators at $503,000 for a hostel in Taipo. However insurance, and a strict 21-day installation window. The report also pointed out that the hostel procured 76 toilet paper holders with each costing $3,390, as well as 46 bathroom soap dispenser holders priced at $2,390 each.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“The report also pointed out that the hostel procured 76 toilet paper holders with each costing $3,390, as well as 46 bathroom soap dispenser holders priced at $2,390 each.”

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