CS leads working group to strengthen departmental management regime establishment and performance accountability
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Regarding the report released by the Office of The Ombudsman yesterday (April 16) on its direct investigation operation into the Government's regulation of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the construction industry, the Chief Secretary for Administration will meet with the Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, to discuss the investigation findings and analyses in depth. The working group will gain a thorough understanding of the bottlenecks and core issues in the Government's regulation of OSH in the construction industry, with a view to further enhancing the establishment of relevant departmental management systems, particularly the leadership and supervisory functions of managerial staff.
The Development Bureau, the Labour Department (LD), and the Buildings Department are thoroughly examining and studying the report released by the Office of The Ombudsman and are actively following up on the recommendations. The LD has referred the suspected criminal fraudulent acts discovered during the investigation to law enforcement agencies for follow-up.
Ends/Thursday, April 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:21
Issued at HKT 21:21
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