La delivery of more than 5.000 tablets for students in the Moquegua region It is under scrutiny following a report by the Comptroller General of the Republic that warns of potential delays and risks in the safekeeping of the equipment. What was meant to be a key boost for the digitization of classrooms has been overshadowed by administrative failures and storage problems which jeopardize the timely arrival of these devices to primary school students.
The oversight body has focused on deficiencies in technical documentation, the absence of physical transfer records, and the lack of insurance To protect the tablets, in addition to unsafe conditions in the warehouses where they are stored, all of this threatens to delay the distribution of the equipment intended for thousands of students in public schools in the provinces of Ilo, Mariscal Nieto, and General Sánchez Cerro.
A massive project to digitize classrooms in Moquegua
The tablets are part of the project called “Improving the Computer and Technological Capabilities of Primary and Secondary School Students in Public Educational Institutions of the Moquegua Region”, known as ICTs 2, promoted by the Regional Government of Moquegua. This initiative seeks to strengthen access to information and communication technologies in public educational centers.
According to information gathered by the Comptroller's Office, the The program's objective is to benefit 27.745 schoolchildren The project aims to improve the digital divide and modernize classroom resources in primary and secondary schools in the provinces of Ilo, Mariscal Nieto, and General Sánchez Cerro by providing them with electronic devices and other technological upgrades. This regional initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide and modernize classroom resources.
In terms of implementation, the project recorded a progress of 2025 as of December 2025 physical progress of 62,75% and financial progress of 66,01%These figures represent a cumulative expenditure of S / 109.141.881 with respect to a total budget of S / 165.350.659This indicates that economic investment has progressed considerably, although there is still a significant amount of work to be done.
Within that overall budget, the acquisition of the tablets amounted to S/ 11.422.615The equipment was intended to reinforce learning with digital tools and facilitate access to educational content in electronic format, especially in areas where technological infrastructure is limited.
The Comptroller's Office details that the tablets were distributed to four Local Educational Management Units (UGEL), responsible for bringing these teams closer to educational institutions and the final students, within the framework of the region's educational modernization strategy.
5272 tablets distributed in UGELs, but still not reaching the students
The audit report specifies that they are 5.272 school tablets involved, primarily intended for primary school students in the region. Of that total, the distribution among the UGELs has been organized as follows: Mariscal Nieto received 2.604 units, Ilo 2.200, General Sánchez Cerro 370, and the UGEL San Ignacio de Loyola 98 devices.
However, despite the fact that the equipment has already been physically sent to these locations, the Comptroller's Office warns that the The actual delivery to the students has not yet been completed.The problem is not due to a lack of devices, but rather to the fact that the administrative process that should accompany the transfer is incomplete.
According to Milestone Control Report No. 14 (003-2026-OCI/5347-SCC), dated February 6, 2026, and prepared following the supervision carried out between January 26 and 30 of that same year, The equipment was distributed without the complete technical and administrative documentation.This lack of documentation is considered a key factor that could lengthen the time it takes for the tablets to finally reach schoolchildren.
One of the most sensitive points highlighted by the oversight body is the absence of partial physical transfer records of the equipment up to the date of evaluation. These documents are fundamental to accredit the formal transfer of the goods and establish responsibilities for their custody, so their absence or delay in signing complicates the completion of the delivery process.
The Comptroller General of the Republic warns that, if these omissions continue, There will be delays in the delivery of tablets to elementary school students., affecting the planned deadlines for the implementation of technological resources at the start of the school year and limiting the immediate impact that was expected from the ICTs 2 project in the classrooms.
Lack of insurance and equipment exposed to risks
In addition to the administrative problems, the report highlights the lack of insurance policies for tabletsThe equipment, classified as valuable and intensively used goods in the educational context, lacks coverage that protects against loss, theft or damage during storage and transport.
According to the Comptroller's Office, this situation leaves the devices in a position of financial and operational vulnerabilityIn the event of incidents, there would be no insurance coverage to replace the equipment or mitigate the economic impact, which could compromise the continuity of technology-supported educational services.
The Control Milestone report underlines that, without these policies, makes it difficult to guarantee the continuity of operations related to the distribution and use of tablets. In a project of regional scope, the lack of insurance is interpreted as a significant weakness in risk management by the responsible authorities.
The recommendation from the oversight body is that the Regional Government of Moquegua and the UGELs involved urgently implement assurance mechanisms that cover any potential damage or loss. This step is considered essential to protect the public investment made and ensure that the devices reach and remain operational in the hands of the students.
The lack of insurance, coupled with the condition in which the equipment was found, reinforces concerns about the way in which the protection of these technological resources is being managed, key to the modernization of schools in the region.
Warehouses with leaks, unsafe access, and expired fire extinguishers
The inspection carried out by the Comptroller's Office also reviewed the condition of the warehouses where the tablets are storedwith discouraging results. In the Ilo UGEL, for example, it was found that the devices are located in a space with unprotected glass windows, which facilitates possible intrusion or theft.
In that same warehouse, the technicians from the oversight body identified roofs with water leaksThis poses a clear risk to moisture-sensitive electronic equipment, and the fire extinguisher was almost a year overdue. These factors create an unsuitable environment for preserving computer equipment.
The situation at the Mariscal Nieto Local Education Management Unit (UGEL) is no more favorable. There, according to the report, the tablets are located stacked directly on the floor of an office with insecure accessThe lack of appropriate shelving and stricter access control exposes the equipment to physical damage and potential theft.
In general terms, the conditions described fall far short of the recommended standards for the storage of educational electronic devicesThese tablets require dry, ventilated spaces with up-to-date physical and fire safety measures. The Comptroller's Office believes these deficiencies significantly increase the risk to the tablets' integrity.
The combination of poor storage conditions and lack of insurance means that any incident could result in irreparable losses or in lengthy replacement processes, with the consequent impact on the delivery schedule to schools and on the effective use of equipment by students.
Reactions from the oversight body and obligations of the Regional Government
Given all these observations, the The Comptroller General of the Republic formally communicated its findings The letter was sent to the head of the Moquegua Regional Government, urging her to adopt corrective and preventative measures. The message is clear: swift action is needed to protect the investment and ensure the tablets actually reach those who need them.
The official document, which compiles all the incidents detected, was issued on February 6th 2026 and covers the evaluation period between January 26 and 30 of the same year. During those days, both the administrative aspects and the physical storage and distribution of the equipment were analyzed.
According to the report, the The Regional Government of Moquegua must strengthen document managementComplete the technical and administrative files and formalize the transfer documents for the tablets to the corresponding UGELs (Local Education Management Units). Without these steps, the distribution chain remains incomplete, and it becomes difficult to establish clear accountability for the goods.
In addition, it is recommended to implement Preventive actions to improve the safety and security of equipment, including the adaptation of warehouses, the renewal of fire extinguishers and the incorporation of protection systems that reduce the risks of theft, deterioration or accidents.
The control report is available in the Comptroller's Office Audit Report Search Engine, publicly accessible, which allows citizens and other institutions to follow the development of this case and check if the recommendations are carried out within the appropriate timeframes.
Impact on the school calendar and educational planning
The potential delay in the delivery of the tablets occurs in a context where the The Ministry of Education (Minedu) has already set the school calendar for the 2026 school year in all public and private educational institutions in the country. According to Ministerial Resolution No. 501-2025, classes will begin on moons 16 de marzo and they will finish the Friday December 18.
This calendar includes a academic year of 36 net weeks of classesThe activities are divided into four blocks of pedagogical activities, interspersed with weeks dedicated to institutional management and administrative work for the teaching staff. The planning aims to offer a degree of stability and predictability to the educational communities.
The designed schedule includes specific periods of teaching management Before the start of classes, as well as additional intervals throughout the school year for organizational, evaluation, and internal coordination tasks within the schools. The final phase of the year is reserved for final management and the administrative closure of the academic year.
In this context, tablets are among the resources that many schools were hoping to have ready for the start of the academic year, or at least for the first few months. The possibility of delays in the delivery of the devices This can affect the planning of technology-related activities, especially in schools that had this equipment to reinforce digital teaching and use of tablets in schools.
Although the school calendar remains the same, the practical implementation of projects such as ICTs 2 is conditioned by the capacity of the Regional Government of Moquegua and the UGELs of to quickly resolve the Comptroller's observations, standardize the documentation and improve the custody conditions of the equipment so that it finally reaches the students.
The situation of the 5.272 tablets stored in Moquegua This illustrates the difficulties still faced by some educational digitization projects: despite having a budget, acquired equipment, and a defined planning framework, minor administrative errors, the lack of insurance, and deficiencies in storage infrastructure can hinder their real impact in classrooms. The response from regional and educational authorities in the coming weeks will be key to ensuring these devices fulfill their intended purpose: supporting the learning of thousands of students and bringing public education closer to a more connected and technological environment.
