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].