Guerrero accused Villagomez, who served as his deputy at CUC before becoming his successor in 1994, of mismanagement and incompetence.
According to the lt. governor, “My stint with CUC marked one of the best times of my life, and my record speaks for itself.”
He added, “I respect the opinions of other people.”
He asked the Variety to review the audit report on Guerrero’s performance as CUC executive director.
Early this month, Guerrero said CUC suffered more than $270 million in losses because of Villagomez’s decision to switch from using heavy fuel oil to diesel no. 2 fuel for its power plant engines.
Guerrero said this resulted in higher fuel costs for CUC and higher power rates for its customers.
He labeled Villagomez as “the most incompetent utility manager that I have ever come across.”
Press Secretary Charles P. Reyes Jr. provided Variety a copy of the 1995 Office of Public Auditor’s report on Guerrero.
The audit report covered his audit advances as CUC chief for the period Jan. 19, 1990 to March 11, 1994.
The report said CUC disbursed a total of $222,337 to Guerrero as advances for travel, official representation, and purchase of equipment, adding that the former CUC chief owed the agency $24,662 as of the date of the audit.
“The audit showed that with respect to the former executive director…did not record advances amounting to $5,300,” OPA stated.
Guerrero, OPA added, allowed $39,227 in expenses “that were not authorized, presented twice, erroneously computed, or supported by questionable documents.”
Guerrero also made purchases totaling $63,627 without purchase requisitions, purchase orders, original invoices, and other documents, OPA stated.
OPA said Guerrero should return $7,333 in expenses that were “paid twice and in error.”
He should also be asked to justify, or return “the $24,857 payment for procurement that was never received.”
Variety was unable to contact Guerrero as of press time yesterday.
