Correcting '0 VND' Salaries, Irregular Remuneration at Cà Mau Environment Company

A recent directive from the Department of the Interior of Cà Mau province has brought scrutiny to the Cà Mau Urban Environment Joint Stock Company's financial practices, particularly concerning salary and remuneration policies. The department's review of the company's submitted plans for 2025 and 2026 revealed a significant discrepancy: the determination of '0 VND' for the salaries and remuneration of supervisors.

This 'zero- đồng' salary policy for supervisors has been deemed inconsistent with legal provisions, specifically citing the Enterprise Law of 2020. This law stipulates that supervisors whose terms have expired but have not yet been replaced must continue their duties and receive their due compensation based on their position. The Department of the Interior has thus mandated a thorough review and adjustment of these policies to ensure that supervisors are compensated appropriately during this interim period.

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Sở Nội vụ cho rằng việc công ty xác định tiền lương, thù lao thực hiện năm 2025 và kế hoạch năm 2026 của các kiểm soát viên là "0 đồng" với lý do chưa bầu lại Ban kiểm soát là chưa phù hợp quy định pháp luật.

Furthermore, the company faces questions regarding the remuneration of its Board of Directors members. The department noted that some members received only six months' remuneration in 2025 without clear legal justification. The company must now clarify the legal basis for these payments, providing documentation such as the company's charter and resolutions from general meetings of shareholders. Failure to provide valid grounds will necessitate adjustments to the reported figures.

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Trường hợp kiểm soát viên hết nhiệm kỳ nhưng chưa bầu được người thay thế thì vẫn tiếp tục thực hiện quyền, nghĩa vụ cho đến khi có nhân sự mới nhận nhiệm vụ. Do đó, tiền lương, thù lao của Trưởng ban kiểm soát vẫn phải được tính và chi trả theo chức danh trong thời gian chưa kiện toàn bộ máy.

Another critical point raised concerns the company's handling of increased salaries due to exceeding profit targets in 2025. While the company reported that such salary increases were due but not paid, and thus not accounted for in financial statements to avoid distorting figures, the Department of the Interior argues this approach is flawed. It asserts that these earned increments are legitimate expenses and their omission misrepresents the company's financial obligations. The company is instructed to re-evaluate the conditions for these additional salaries according to relevant regulations and internal policies, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

At Thanh Niên, we believe that transparency and adherence to legal frameworks are crucial for the sustainable operation of any enterprise. The Cà Mau Urban Environment Company's practices, as highlighted by the Department of the Interior, underscore the importance of robust internal controls and compliance. Ensuring fair compensation for all employees, including supervisors and board members, and accurately reflecting financial obligations are fundamental to maintaining public trust and operational integrity. The company's prompt and thorough response to these directives will be closely watched.

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Theo cơ quan này, việc chi trả thù lao Hội đồng quản trị phải căn cứ điều lệ công ty, nghị quyết đại hội đồng cổ đông và thời gian thực tế đảm nhiệm chức danh.