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COA urged to look into Davao City confidential funds under Sara Duterte

A lawmaker is urging the Commission on Audit to look into the confidential funds provided to Vice President Sara Duterte when she was mayor of Davao City.

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COA's proposed 2024 budget easily hurdles Senate panel

The Senate finance committee on Wednesday swiftly approved the proposed P13.360-billion budget of the Commission on Audit (COA) for fiscal year 2024.

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Ombudsman says COA should not make its audit reports on agencies public

The Office of Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Wednesday insisted that the Commission on Audit (COA) should stop releasing its Annual Audit Reports (AAR) on government offices and agencies to the public, saying the findings can still be appealed.

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OVP says P668-K worth of procured equipment passed COA audit

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) said Tuesday that its procurement of over P600,000 worth of equipment, flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA) for failure to observe procedures, had passed COA's audit.

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COA flags OVP's use of P25 million research budget for COVID-19 initiatives

The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Office of the Vice President for using P25 million of its research fund for COVID-19 initiatives, saying government funds should be used for their intended purpose.

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Jose Calida named next COA chairman

Jose Calida named next COA chairman

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COA finds MMDA's financial statements above board for third straight year

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said it has received an "unqualified opinion" for its financial statement or the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) in the fiscal year 2021.

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Gov't departments, agencies directed to utilize digital payments

MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) directing government departments and agencies to utilize digital payments for government disbursements. EO 170, signed by Duterte on May 12, recognizes that the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the benefits of utilizing digital payment services across various sectors, as it enabled a fast, convenient, secure, and transparent mode of delivering government services and transacting business. "The adoption of digital payments for government disbursements will facilitate the expedient distribution of financial assistance to beneficiaries, thereby providing a catalyst for financial inclusion for the most vulnerable sectors of society, contributing to the attainment of the country's long-term vision under Ambisyon Natin 2040, and supporting our country's development trajectory towards an inclusive, resilient, and future-ready economy," the EO read. Under the EO, "all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government, including state universities and colleges, government-owned or -controlled corporations, are directed, and local government units (LGUs) are enjoined to adopt digital payments for their respective disbursements and collections." All covered agencies must utilize safe and efficient digital disbursement in the payment of goods, services, and other disbursements, including the distribution of financial assistance, as well as in the payment of salaries, wages, allowances, and other compensation to employees. For government collections, all covered agencies are mandated to offer a digital mode of collecting payments for taxes, fees, tolls, and other charges and impositions. It is understood that this Order does not foreclose the acceptance of cash and other traditional modes of payments. IRR in 90 days EO 170 also allows the creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to provide guidance and promote cost-efficiency and transparency in the procurement of digital payment solutions by covered agencies. The TWG must be composed of representatives from the Departments of Finance (DOF), Budget and Management (DBM), Bureaus of Treasury (BTr), Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Government Procurement Policy Board Technical Support Office. The TWG will monitor the procurement of digital payment solutions by covered agencies to ensure that it is in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations. The DOF, in coordination with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Commission on Audit, DBM, BTr, BIR, and other relevant government agencies, must issue the necessary implementing rules and regulations (IRR) within 90 days from the effectivity of this Order. The IRR must include, among others, the tiering guidelines relative to the implementation of digital collections under Section 7 of this order. Transition Concerned agencies are encouraged to establish programs to capacitate their personnel on innovative technologies, payment systems, and cybersecurity and data privacy protection tools, and must build public understanding of digital financial services. The digitalization of payments is in line with the government's thrust to develop an inclusive digital finance ecosystem, in accordance with the Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap 2020-2023 and the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022-2028, and will complement existing efforts to make formal financial services accessible to vulnerable and underserved sectors. (PNA) }

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Ilocos Norte eyes December 2022 completion of 'Big 3' projects

MEN AT WORK. Construction work in full swing at the Dap-ayan Center, one of the "Big 3" infrastructure projects of the Ilocos Norte government, in Laoag City in this undated photo. The completion of these projects by December 2022 aims to boost Ilocos Norte's economic recovery due to the global pandemic. (Photo by Leilanie G. Adriano) LAOAG CITY - The Ilocos Norte government is eyeing the completion of its "Big 3" projects by December, which are expected to hasten the province's economic recovery. With total funding of PHP2 billion, the "Big 3" projects include the major facelift of the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium which was heavily damaged by Typhoon Ompong in September 2018, the construction of the Provincial Capitol expansion building, and the reconstruction of the Dap-ayan Center which will become the tallest building in downtown Laoag once fully completed. Following an inspection conducted by the Provincial Monitoring Team, provincial engineer Luciano Domingo reported Monday that construction is in full swing to meet the target completion date. The monitoring team is composed of representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Commission on Audit, and members of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Accounting Office, and Provincial Engineering Office. "The structure of the Marcos stadium is almost 57 percent completed, 57.54 percent for the Capitol and 44.11 percent for the Dap-ayan," said Domingo, citing both the stadium and expansion of the capitol are expected to be completed by August while the eight-story Dap-ayan Center with basement parking is to be completed by December 2022. Construction work started in 2019 and the capitol expansion building and rehabilitation of the Marcos Stadium were originally expected to be completed within 425 calendar days, while the Dap-ayan Center was projected to be finished within 730 calendar days. But due to the pandemic, the target completion of these projects got a one-year extension, according to Domingo. Anchored on Ilocos Norte's development master plan, the Dap-ayan Center, featuring an architectural design similar to the Provincial Capitol building, will serve as a mixed-use building to accommodate various government offices in one stop. Parking spaces will also be available in the basement. The expansion building of the capitol will be constructed with the same height and design as the existing edifice. On the other hand, the Marcos Stadium will be elevated one meter above the present road level, with the inclusion of indoor games to be constructed at the old Rizal Park next to it. (PNA) }

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Health among top 3 Baguio expenses in P2.3-B 2022 budget

READINESS. The Baguio City government has set aside funds for readiness and preparedness activities that will make it resilient from health crisis and disasters, especially with the coronavirus disease 2019 still affecting the world. City information officer Aileen Refuerzo said Thursday (Dec. 30, 2021) the city's Health Services Office is among the top three departments with the highest budget for 2022. (PNA file photo of the Baguio Central Business District) BAGUIO CITY - The city government has earmarked over PHP273 million of the PHP2.3-billion budget for 2022 for the operation of the Health Services Office. In a phone interview on Thursday, chief city information officer Aileen Refuerzo said the General Services Office that handles the city's garbage was allotted PHP383.3 million, while PHP273 million was for the development fund. Topping the city government's budget are personnel services which were allotted PHP920.07 million, and PHP923.47 for maintenance and other operating expenses. The city's approved annual budget also incorporates the fund needed for the implementation of the devolved functions on account of the Mandanas-Garcia ruling of the Supreme Court. Refuerzo said the approved budget will be funded from the PHP802-million local sources and the PHP1.48 billion from external sources. Aside from the city's Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share, it also receives a share from the operation of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-Baguio, and from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Two major internal companies -Texas Instruments and Moog Controls- are located in PEZA Baguio in Loakan. Texas Instruments manufactures microchips for electronic gadgets, while Moog Controls manufactures airplane parts. The city government also provides subsidies to some national government agencies like the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, male and female jail under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Prosecutor's Office, Regional and Municipal Trial Courts, Commission on Audit, and the Department of Education City Schools Division. Resilience during pandemic Refuerzo said the approved budget is also geared towards resilient recovery from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. She said several development projects lined up by the city were not done but assured that the health and wellness of the residents were prioritized by accelerating the Covid-19 responses that saved lives and kept the economic losses manageable. In support of the national government's Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment, and Reintegration (PDITR) strategy, the city earmarked PHP75.9 million. Of the total amount, PHP24.9 million is sourced from the 5-percent disaster risk reduction and management fund for Covid-19 response preparations, including but not limited to, the continuous procurement of medical supplies and equipment, emergency medical and contact tracing operations, maintenance of isolation and triage facilities, and emergency hiring of health personnel. As the pilot integration site for universal health care reinforced by the devolution on account of the Mandanas-Garcia ruling, the city has allocated funds for the first phase of its implementation piloting two health care institutions for accreditation, Irisan health center, and Aurora Hill health center. Some PHP2 million has been earmarked for the establishment of the city's special health fund in addition to funds for the procurement of medical supplies and equipment. The Mandanas-Garcia ruling states that the just share of local government units (LGUs) from national taxes is not limited to national internal revenue taxes collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue but also includes collections by the Bureau of Customs. She said the disaster risk reduction and management fund will be utilized to cover the four thematic areas of disaster prevention and mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster response, disaster rehabilitation, and recovery. DRRM and climate change are mainstreamed and integrated with the city's local development policies, plans, and budget as a way of increasing the resiliency of the infrastructure system and towards sustainable development. (PNA) }

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