Core Viewpoint - The investigation into the construction of the Niulang and Zhinu sculpture in Lushan County, which cost 7.15 million yuan, revealed significant issues in project decision-making, regulatory oversight, and inflated pricing, leading to disciplinary actions against responsible officials [1][2][4]. Group 1: Project Decision Issues - The investigation found that the Lushan County Party Committee and government exhibited non-standard decision-making and inadequate supervision during the project's initiation, decision-making, and implementation phases [1][4]. - On September 8, 2023, the responsible leaders of Lushan County were criticized and ordered to write a self-reflection report, while the deputy county head in charge received a warning [1][4]. Group 2: Project Execution Problems - The project faced issues such as "build first, bid later," collusion in bidding, and inflated costs. A third-party engineering consulting firm recalculated the project cost to be 2,071,949.29 yuan [2][5]. - On August 29, 2023, the head of the Lushan County Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau was dismissed for negligence, and the deputy responsible for the bidding process was investigated and later expelled from the Party and public office [2][5]. Group 3: Legal Consequences - The involved company, Rui Art (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., faced a fine of 300,000 yuan, while its legal representative and actual controller received prison sentences with probation. The staff involved also received varying sentences and fines [2][5]. - The investigation highlighted the need for improved management and oversight to prevent similar issues in the future, with an apology issued for the delay in reporting the investigation results [3][6].

Core Viewpoint - The investigation into the "Niulang and Zhinu" sculpture project in Lushan County revealed significant issues in decision-making and oversight, leading to the dismissal of key officials and legal actions against those involved [1][2][3]. Group 1: Investigation Findings - The Lushan County government was found to have made decisions regarding the sculpture project without proper procedures and oversight, resulting in criticism and mandated self-reflection from the main responsible officials [2][3]. - The project was executed with irregularities such as "build first, bid later," collusion in bidding, and inflated costs, with a recalculated cost of approximately 2.07 million yuan instead of the reported 7.15 million yuan [1][3]. Group 2: Consequences and Actions Taken - Key officials, including the head of the Lushan County Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, were dismissed due to their roles in the project, and one official was sentenced to three years in prison with a three-year probation for corruption [1][3]. - The company involved in the bidding irregularities, Ruize Art (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., faced fines and legal penalties, with its representatives receiving prison sentences and fines for their involvement in the collusion [3].