The suppliers of school meals have complained that they have not been paid for more than five months by the National Institute of Student Welfare (INABIE). According to the president of the National Union of Suppliers of School Meals (UNSAE), Francisco Capellán, the sector is running the risk of bankruptcy due to the lack of money to continue operating. UNSAE says they are owed RD$3 billion for meals served.
He said that they represent more than 970 suppliers. The suppliers have been told by the authorities that they have not submitted complete documentation for the payments. The suppliers say this is but a delaying tactic. In fact, he maintained that more than 90% of the suppliers are properly registered.
He called on President Danilo Medina to intervene with Education Minister Andrés Navarro, in order that the debt be paid. Minister of Education Andres Navarro guaranteed the suppliers would be paid in one or two weeks.
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Diario Libre
El Caribe
Diario Libre
31 January 2018
