43 Local Authorities Criticized for Failing to Report Science and Technology Investments
Provincial Steering Committee 57 harshly criticized 43 local authorities that recorded a 0% disbursement rate in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation investments.
The Standing Agency of Provincial Steering Committee 57 announced that 43 local authorities, which failed to submit reports and recorded a zero percent disbursement rate for public investments in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, have been criticized.
Meeting Results Announced
The Standing Agency of the Provincial Steering Committee 57 for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation made public the notice numbered 20/TB-CQTTBCĐ containing the results of the thematic meeting held on October 13.
During the meeting, the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to serve socio-economic development, as well as the work results for the third quarter of 2026, were evaluated.
Zero Disbursement Rate in Public Investments
The published notice listed the communes, wards, and special zones that failed to submit any reports and maintained a zero percent disbursement rate for public investments directed toward science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Vuong Quoc Tuan, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of Provincial Steering Committee 57, who chaired the meeting, harshly criticized the relevant administrative units.
List of Criticized Local Authorities
Among the 43 communes, wards, and special zones that failed to report and had a zero percent payment rate are locations such as Dong Trach, Bo Trach, Hoan Lao, Nam Trach, Le Ninh, and Cam Hong.
The list also includes administrative units such as Le Thuy, Sen Ngu, Truong Phu, Dan Hoa, Minh Hoa, Hoa Trach, Trung Thuan, Tan Gianh, Dong Son, Ba Don, Bac Gianh, and Nam Gianh.
Other Affected Administrative Regions
Other regions criticized for the same reason include Nam Ba Don, Quang Ninh, Ninh Chau, Truong Ninh, Truong Son, Tuyen Lam, Tuyen Son, Tuyen Binh, Tuyen Hoa, Cua Viet, and My Thuy.
The list also features the regions of Huong Phung, Lao Bao, A Doi, Trieu Phong, Ai Tu, Trieu Co, Vinh Linh, Cua Tung, Vinh Hoang, Vinh Thuy, Ben Quan, Dong Ha, Quang Tri, and Con Co.
Expectation of Responsibility from Leaders
The Provincial Party Secretary and Head of Provincial Steering Committee 57 requested all party committees, agencies, and units to seriously address the identified shortcomings.
It was emphasized that the head of each agency and local administration must be directly responsible for the outcomes of scientific development and digital transformation and must personally manage these processes.