Sipat (Filipino) — careful observation; to inspect whether something is right.
Philippine government audit data — made accessible, actionable, and easy to understand for every Filipino.
Why SiPAT exists
Bridging the Gap in Government Accountability
Government accountability shouldn't require a law degree or hours navigating broken links and dense financial jargon. Public records exist — but they're scattered across hundreds of municipal websites or buried inside massive PDF audit reports.
SiPAT combines Local Government Unit transparency compliance data with Commission on Audit (COA) findings in one place, bringing clarity to how public money is spent and whether agencies are held accountable for the problems auditors find.
The core question SiPAT answers
"Is this government agency transparent — and is it actually addressing the problems identified by auditors?"
How it works
We do the heavy lifting
So you can stay informed without the headache.
Centralize
We collect LGU transparency disclosures and COA audit reports into a single, reliable repository — no more broken links or siloed PDFs.
Detect
Our platform structures unstructured documents and tracks recurring audit issues over time, surfacing patterns that indicate systemic problems.
Translate
We convert dense financial jargon and audit red tape into plain-language summaries every citizen can understand and act on.
Our mission
An informed public is the strongest deterrent to corruption and the best driver for local development. SiPAT empowers citizens, journalists, researchers, and public officials with clear insights to foster genuine trust and hold leadership accountable.
Who it's for
Built for everyone who cares
Citizens
Understand where your local taxes go and whether your municipality is addressing the problems auditors found.
Journalists
Quickly surface LGUs with recurring findings, compare compliance across regions, and build data-driven accountability stories.
Researchers
Access structured, machine-readable audit data spanning multiple fiscal years for academic and policy analysis.
Public Officials
Benchmark your LGU against peers, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to transparency.
Open
All data sourced from public COA and DILG records
Plain
Every finding explained in plain Filipino and English
Timely
Updated each fiscal year as new reports are released
Neutral
No editorial spin — the data speaks for itself
Building an Accountable Future
Join us in making Philippine government data transparent, searchable, and understandable for every Filipino.