The IAMB had trouble getting co-operation from the
Administrator of Iraq,
Paul Bremer, and from the CPA. In their final press release before the CPA's authority expired the IAMB wrote:
"The IAMB regrets, despite its repeated requests, the delay in receiving reports on audits undertaken by various agencies on sole-sourced contracts funded by the DFI. In the light of these delays the IAMB decided to commission a special audit to determine the extent of sole-sourced contracts. The IAMB was also informed by the CPA that contrary to earlier representations the award of metering contracts have been delayed and continues to urge the expeditious resolution of this critical issue. Finally, the IAMB noted the delay in completing the audits on the
State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) and requested the CPA to press for prompt finalization of these."