The Office of the Ombudsman (OoO), received a Complaint dated
18th July, 2022, from a concerned citizen (Complainant), alleging that
the Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST)’s Management had planned
to conduct a public sale of its obsolete equipment, including motor
vehicles, without following due procedures. Further, that it was the
intention of the CMST’s management through an identified
Auctioneer, to unduly influence the process. The particulars of the
Complaint are as follows: