The operations of the Neftgazmontaj company, a subsidiary of Uzbekneftgaz, were sharply criticized during a meeting led by company head Abdugani Sanginov. The meeting highlighted that work processes at the enterprise are still conducted using outdated, non-digitalized systems, with observed conflicts of interest and a lack of modern management mechanisms. This has not only reduced efficiency but also negatively impacted financial discipline.

Reports indicate that construction volume decreased by 21.4%, while inventory levels at warehouses unjustifiably increased by 129%. Additionally, it was confirmed that workers have not been paid their wages since November. According to company data, Neftgazmontaj's assets have "almost completely lost their effectiveness": more than half of the 562 equipment units are non-operational, including 128 entirely unusable and 218 faulty. Due to years of neglected maintenance, the vehicle fleet has become unusable, and the absence of a GPS monitoring system has weakened control over transportation.

The meeting also discussed the widespread practice of nepotism. It was noted that cases of hiring close relatives by some managers and high-ranking employees have become systematic, violating fairness principles in personnel policy and negatively affecting efficiency. Following the event, the compliance inspector who allowed conflicts of interest and failed to prevent financial violations, as well as deputy directors for economy and construction, were dismissed from their positions.

Abdugani Sanginov issued directives for the company's financial recovery. He tasked the immediate implementation of digital document circulation and treasury systems, strict adherence to state procurement regulations, a full audit of accounting activities, and enhanced procurement transparency. It was also determined that inefficient assets—unusable equipment and structures—should be auctioned off, and faulty equipment must be repaired as soon as possible.

The director of Neftgazmontaj was dismissed, reappointed as acting head, and given a 3-month probation period. The head of Uzbekneftgaz ordered the payment of overdue wages to employees within a week. Furthermore, tasks were set to consider equipping the company with modern machinery, transforming it into a major contractor, increasing work volume tenfold, and proportionally optimizing staff numbers while raising salaries.

Source: www.gazeta.uz