Quang Ngai: 416 officials must repay support funds for ineligibility

A total of 416 officials, civil servants, and employees in Quang Ngai province are required to repay financial support they received due to not meeting eligibility criteria. The repayment order stems from a resolution by the former Kon Tum Provincial People's Council.

The support in question was a one-time payment of 25 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $1,000 USD) provided to staff who relocated from Kon Tum province to work at the political-administrative center in Quang Ngai after the provinces merged. This financial assistance was intended to facilitate their new roles.

However, the provincial Department of Home Affairs has identified individuals who must return these funds. The requirement applies to those who have since transferred back to their original areas in the former Kon Tum province or resigned from their positions before completing the stipulated service period. Repayments are set to begin on July 1.

According to the resolution, the support policy was specifically for personnel working at the Quang Ngai-based center until June 30, 2026. Those leaving before this date are obligated to reimburse the state budget for the aid received, unless their departure was due to objective or unavoidable reasons. The Department of Home Affairs is urging all relevant agencies to expedite the review process, update information, and ensure the timely recovery and remittance of these funds.