VEC criticised after €890k of IT budget paid to ex-employee

Kildare VEC was chastised after it bought more than €890,000 worth of computers and support services from a former employee.

The VEC spent 21% of its e1.9m hardware budget between 2006 and 2010 with a company formed by this person and a further €486,000 on maintenance and support services.

Comptroller and Auditor General, John Buckley, said there were a range of shortcomings in these deals, including insufficient tendering and the lack of proper records.