The FCPA Blog | By: Richard L. Cassin | Monday, July 17, 2017:

The World Bank Group announced the debarment Friday of AECOM Asia Company Limited for 18 months for violating the Bank’s guidelines for consultants.

The debarment is part of a Negotiated Resolution Agreement (NRA).

A World Bank investigation revealed that AECOM Asia’s predecessor, Metcalf & Eddy Limited, failed to disclose a conflict of interest in its proposal for the Bengbu Integrated Environment Improvement Project.

AECOM, a Hong Kong-based engineering consultant, also misrepresented the input of key staff during implementation of its contract under the Tai Basin Urban Environment Project.

The violations constituted sanctionable practices, the World Bank said.

Under the terms of the NRA, AECOM Asia is required to adopt a Corporate Compliance Program consistent with the World Bank Group Integrity Compliance Guidelines.

The World Bank also debarred AECOM New Zealand Limited for six months as part of another NRA.

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