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COA asks Clark airport operator to explain millions given to illegal settlers
(UPDATED) The Commission on Audit finds that money given to informal settlers was 'excessive.' Clark International Airport Corporation says it has since stopped giving compensation to informal settlers.
P32 billion used for disaster risk reduction, management in 2018 – COA
The Commission on Audit report also highlights several projects in line with mitigating risks in the face of disasters in the Philippines
COA blocks P1-billion claim for deal between PRA, Central Bay
The Commission on Audit says the Philippine Reclamation Authority had no authority to enter into a compromise deal with Central Bay Reclamation and Development Corporation
COA flags P500-M worth of tourism department transactions
The transactions involve foreign travels, expenses for ASEAN and APEC summits, and salaries of Central Office personnel
COA to Laguna hospital: Fix waste storage and disposal
The Commission on Audit finds that the Laguna Medical Center violated the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and the Health Care Waste Management Manual
COA hits DepEd's P316-M spending on out-of-town trainings, seminars
The Commission on Audit recommends that the Department of Education use existing facilities for its activities, instead of 'lavish resorts and tourist spot locations'
COA calls out DepEd's questionable contracts, P254M erroneous textbooks
The Commission on Audit (COA) also notes that P113 million worth of buffer stock textbooks remain undistributed
PCSO is missing P6B from STLs, and Supreme Court may step in
A 2018 PCSO audit report says 57 STL agents and 45 authorized agent corporations did not remit revenues to the agency for 2017 and 2018, resulting in shortfalls
Employee perks, non-remittance of gov't shares ailed PCSO for years
By 2018, the PCSO has failed to remit to the national government dividends worth P8.4 billion
COA tells DSWD to clean list of social pension beneficiaries
The Commission on Audit calls on the Department of Social Welfare and Development to ensure that only qualified beneficiaries are under its Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens
DOST's program for small businesses called out for wasting millions
The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) has not been able to get back P461 million worth of refunds from businesses for over 10 years now
COA flags missing docs for Marawi cooperatives' P64-million seed capital
'The non-submission of the necessary documentation cast doubt on the propriety and validity of the transactions,' says the Commission on Audit
COA calls out Coast Guard for billions worth of messy finances
The Commission on Audit also flags the agency for excessive and unliquidated cash advances in 2018
Corruption Red Flags: Excesses in government spending
Rappler conducts an analysis of 323 audit reports of government agencies to find irregularities and flagged spendings. Part 2 tackles excesses in spending, travels and ghosts of the pork scam.
Corruption Red Flags: Fake transactions, doubtful accounts in government spending
Rappler conducts an analysis of 323 audit reports of government agencies to find irregularities and flagged spendings. Part 1 is all about the fake and the doubtful.
San Juan City fails to impose P736M in taxes on businesses
The Commission on Audit says the city treasurer's office under-collects from 8 big corporate taxpayers
COA flags Pasig City for excessive supplies worth P775 million
'The excessive procurement of supplies and materials resulted in the slow/non-moving inventory items that may eventually go to waste,' says the Commission on Audit
Erap leaves Manila in debt by P4.4 billion – COA
State auditors also say the Manila city government under former mayor Joseph Estrada didn't have enough cash because it borrowed funds from unimplemented projects and development fund savings
State houses meant for low-ranked cops, soldiers went to top brass – COA
Over 1,400 high-ranking uniformed personnel take two housing units each. NHA tells COA this was upon the orders of the President.
Malacañang fails to liquidate P10M of federalism fund
State auditors flag the Presidential Communications Operations Office for unliquidated funds, and the legislative liaison office for overspending on hiring of consultants
COA calls out Customs for 'illegal' release of cargoes
At the Port of Manila, 105 containers worth P69.68 million 'were illegally released without proper authorization,' depriving the government of additional revenues, COA says in its 2018 audit report on the Bureau of Customs
COA: Wounded Marawi soldiers received crumbs from P274-million aid
The Commission on Audit says there were 'no clear guidelines' that served as basis for the distribution of cash assistance to wounded soldiers
Office of the President spent over P1B on salaries, benefits in 2018 – COA
The Commission on Audit attributes the higher spending on salaries and perks to the implementation of the 4th tranche of the Salary Standardization Law
COA asks Cavite gov't to explain P4.95 million paid to consultants
(UPDATED) The Cavite provincial government has replied to auditors, who want justification that consultants' scope of work are beyond the in-house capability of the province
COA calls out DOJ for 'huge' travel spending
'There were 23 types of meetings/fora/dialogues wherein two to 5 participants were sent by DOJ to attend, resulting in huge amounts of traveling expenses being spent by DOJ totaling ₱5,550,149.44,' the Commission on Audit says
Pag-IBIG 'illegally' increased salaries in 2018 by P248 million – COA
Auditors want a refund of the excess salaries
P22 million worth of travels of PDEA officials lack documents – COA
Another P51.8 million worth of disbursement vouchers have no receipts
Robredo's Angat Buhay program flagged for poor planning, lack of docs
(UPDATED) The Office of the Vice President's lack of a 'clear-cut procedure' in choosing local beneficiaries 'defeats the purpose' of its Angat Buhay program, says the Commission on Audit
Lung Center flagged for millions in unremitted benefits for patients
P22.6 million of the amount comes from Philhealth which should have been refunded to patients who are also members
Over 5,700 dead soldiers still got pension in 2018 – COA
The Commission on Audit wants to hold officials liable for the payment of more than P70 million to pensioners who were already dead
COA orders National Youth Commission officials, employees to refund excess pay
(UPDATED) The Commission on Audit flags unauthorized extra pay and excessive reimbursements
Donations to Marawi evacuees: Only P10,000 released in 2018 – COA
State auditors also find that most of the P135.39 million cash donations for victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which happened in 2013, remain with the OCD
COA: P49-M fund remains idle under National Anti-Poverty Commission
State auditors urge the National Anti-Poverty Commission and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to extend the validity of their original agreement to properly use the funding
COA raises red flags over P1.3-M OSG training, seminars in 'expensive' venues
The Commission on Audit says the Office of the Solicitor General did not present attendance sheets nor complete supporting documents for the fees paid to the trainers and lecturers in 2018
Auditors flag P7-M worth of OSG travels
Apart from flagged airplane tickets, state auditors also find violations in the purchase of office supplies
COA questions two Tarlac disaster projects
COA's annual audit report finds red flags in the purchase of trauma and first aid kits, and the construction of below-standard buildings
Former Baguio mayor, 16 execs liable for P63M in illegal perks – COA
Ex-Baguio City mayor Reinaldo Bautista and 16 others are found liable for the unauthorized release of funds classified as cost of living allowance
COA wants probe into DepEd Western Visayas' P68-M supplies purchase
Book Craft Publishing says it has yet to receive payment for educational supplies delivered to divisions of the Department of Education's Western Visayas office in 2005
COA: 'Dire necessity' not an excuse for unauthorized cash perks
The Commission on Audit maintains that National Food Authority personnel in Cagayan Valley must return P2.3 million in food and grocery incentives given in 2012
LIST: Who are Senate top spenders in 2017?
Former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel III has the highest spending in 2017, including P3.9 million for foreign travels. But he says it comes with the position.
COA raises alarm over BFP's failed modernization program
State auditors doubt the Bureau of Fire Protection can meet its targets by 2020
COA wants Nat'l Printing Office to refund P139M in illegal printer rentals
It involves lease agreements which reportedly caused resignations in 2016. NPO Director Francisco Vales Jr is held liable for the disallowance.
Big chunk of 2017 intel funds spent by only 3 institutions – COA
These 3 institutions are the Office of the President, the Department of National Defense, and Congress
COA finds anomalies in Supreme Court’s purchase of P7.9-M computers
Purchases are made without public bidding, bought from a supplier with a higher price, and done with incomplete documents
Delayed projects cost government P230 million in penalty fees in 2017
On top of the millions in penalties, auditors doubt that the 17 projects will be completed within the loan period
6 times COA reported on key Duterte concerns, advocacies
President Duterte has vowed to crack down on corruption and unnecessary delays in government projects. The Commission on Audit has released reports on those very issues he wants to fix.
BFAR 'loses' 57 patrol boats acquired from grant, loans
The Commission on Audit says the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources squandered patrol boats acquired from a US grant and loans from Spain
COA flags P10.6-B irregularities in AFP, PNP housing program
The Commission on Audit hits the National Housing Authority for failing to properly evaluate contractors, which led to the awarding of contracts to companies with limited capacity
COA flags P1.5-B irregularities in Yolanda housing project
State auditors question the lack of manpower, splitting of contracts, and extension of contacts which lead to the delayed completion of projects under the Yolanda Permanent Housing Program
Toilet paper problem solved at Senate – COA
The Commission on Audit says the Senate has removed excess items in its inventory, including rolls of toilet paper
