Every year there is an inspection, why does overcharging still occur?

REVIEW THE RULES

When answering Thanh Nien reporters about the inspection, supervision and rectification of overcharging in schools, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Education and Training Nguyen Duc Cuong cited documents clearly stating the responsibilities of localities and educational institutions in performing inspection and examination tasks with focus and key points. One of those contents is: "Implementation of non-budgetary revenues and expenditures; non-refundable voluntary support contributions in cash, in kind or non-material from non-state budget sources of domestic and foreign agencies, organizations and individuals". The Inspectorate of the Department of Education and Training is responsible for proactively advising, organizing inspections, checks and handling violations (if any) according to regulations.

The story of a teacher "asking for support with a laptop" is one of the incidents that has caused a stir in public opinion in recent days.

At the beginning of this school year, the Ministry of Education and Training also issued a document requesting: "Strengthen inspection, examination, supervision and accountability to learners and society about the collection levels and fees of educational institutions; absolutely do not allow the situation of "overcharging" at the beginning of the school year to occur...".

Circular 55 stipulates the charter of the parent-teacher association issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, clearly stating the amounts that students cannot donate.

Educational institutions that want to organize social mobilization and fundraising must comply with the regulations in Circular 16 issued in 2018 by the Ministry of Education and Training on funding for educational institutions in the national education system.

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There is no shortage of documents and plans for inspection, examination and supervision, but every year illegal collection occurs, making public opinion more indignant than the previous year. Does the Ministry of Education and Training see the need to review the feasibility and effectiveness of these directives?

If there is discipline above, there will be no chaos below.

From a legal perspective, answering Thanh Nien reporter, lawyer Le Trung Phat, Director of Le Trung Phat Law Firm (HCMC), said that the key to the cause, which is also the solution to the problem of over-collection and improper revenue and expenditure at the beginning of the year, according to him, is the thorough implementation of each school, here is the role of the principal, of the school's party cell secretary. If the principal is strict, the subordinates will certainly comply.

"In principle, the principal must be the first to grasp all legal documents in the field of education. The principal must be strict, regular, and consistent in giving instructions to his subordinates, directing every class," said lawyer Le Trung Phat.

According to lawyer Le Trung Phat, the principal must be responsible for inspection and supervision to improve efficiency. When errors occur, the principal - in the position of a state official - will be subject to sanctions according to the Law on Civil Servants and related regulations; in terms of the Party, the principal will also be evaluated, reviewed, and handled according to regulations.

Every school year, there is an explosion of school revenue and expenditure, causing a stir in public opinion.

IF THERE IS INTENTIONAL VIOLATION, THERE MUST BE STRICTLY DEALING WITH IT.

According to the Director of Le Trung Phat Law Firm, strictness must be applied from the management level, unit leaders, because education is a sensitive environment, with a large number of students, just a small spark can flare up into a big fire with a very strong influence, a very strong impact on society. Therefore, according to lawyer Le Trung Phat, there are cases of overcharging, illegal revenue and expenditure that have occurred, which are isolated cases, "a rotten apple spoiling the barrel" but need to be dealt with thoroughly, so that the new school year does not always have the same old problems, which happen every school year.

In a recent interview with Thanh Nien , teacher Nguyen Van Ngai, former Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that in this story, the biggest role and responsibility belongs to the head of the unit - the school principal.

According to Mr. Ngai, as the head of the school, the principal must be exemplary, set an example, and be responsible for understanding the documents, regulations, and instructions from superiors to implement in his school. During the implementation process, if the principal finds anything inappropriate or needs to be adjusted, he should report it to the superior agency; but while waiting for instructions, the principal must still comply with the provisions of the law and current documents.

Mr. Ngai also proposed that regular and surprise inspections by the Departments of Education and Training and the Departments of Education and Training during the school year must be effective; any cases of intentional violations that lead to overcharging must be strictly handled and publicly handled throughout the industry as a deterrent.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nam-nao-cung-thanh-tra-sao-van-tai-dien-lam-thu-185241001230629691.htm