Currently, the implementation of 13 major projects with a total value of USD 2.3 billion is underway in the sector.

The Chamber of Accounts conducted an audit of two major investment projects with a combined value of USD 512 million being implemented with the participation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The audit assessed the implementation status of the projects, financial discipline, progress of construction works, and compliance with contractual obligations.

Under six ongoing projects, investments totaling USD 246.3 million were utilized during 2022–2025, while an additional USD 25.4 million was utilized during January–May 2026.

During the audit, a number of deficiencies related to project organization and implementation discipline were identified. In particular:

although financing had commenced for four projects with a total value of USD 644.9 million, the utilization of investment funds had not yet begun;

construction works under six contracts worth USD 28.5 million were lagging behind the approved implementation schedules by up to 12 months;

at four construction sites, only 7–45 percent of the planned funding had been utilized within the established timeframe, increasing the risk of construction delays and failure to complete the projects on schedule.

In addition, shortcomings were identified in the preparation of design documentation at certain project sites. Specifically:

detailed engineering designs for 10 project sites had not been completed within the established deadlines;

state expert review conclusions had not been obtained for 18 project sites covered by four contracts;

in one case, certain payments were made before completion of the mandatory state expert review.

In particular, as of the date of the audit, the expert review conclusion had not yet been obtained for the project "Conversion of Rural Roads to Cement Concrete Pavement in Mirzaobod and Sirdaryo Districts of Sirdaryo Region (25.4 km)."

These findings indicate that organizational shortcomings in the project management system continue to persist in practice.

The audit demonstrated the need to further strengthen project management efficiency, improve the quality of project planning, and reinforce effective oversight of construction activities in major infrastructure projects financed with the participation of international financial institutions.

Based on the audit findings, the audit team put forward a number of proposals and recommendations, including:

ensuring continuous monitoring of the implementation of investment projects;

aligning the utilization of funds with the actual volume of completed works;

improving the quality of engineering and technical supervision;

establishing strict oversight over contractors' compliance with contractual obligations;

strengthening the timely preparation of design and cost estimate documentation and ensuring its submission for expert review.

The Chamber of Accounts submitted the relevant instructions and recommendations to the Ministry of Transport to eliminate the identified shortcomings and prevent their recurrence.

The identified issues were critically discussed with the participation of the responsible organizations. An action plan aimed at eliminating the deficiencies within a short period, accelerating construction works, and ensuring the completion of projects within the established deadlines was developed, and continuous monitoring of its implementation has been launched.