The agency paid out over P18 billion for expenses without the required paperwork to prove they were legitimate and complete, like receipts, work orders, reports, and permits.

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"335 Other Applicable Criteria Region Office Nature of Deficiency Amount (In PhP) to inadequate oversight in the processing of vouchers. CAR Benguet 2nd DEO DVs for traveling expenses consisted of payment for actual accommodation, which is more than the accommodation component in the prescribed DTE. 311,533.00 CAR Ifugao 1st DEO Payments of traveling expenses were more than the allowable rate and were inadequately supported. 84,528.98 CAR Ifugao 2nd DEO Payments of accommodation related to traveling expenses were more than the allowable rate and were inadequately supported. 70,048.00 Section 88 of PD No. 1445 addresses the prohibition of advance payments in government contracts. It establishes strict guidelines to ensure that government funds are disbursed only for services rendered or supplies delivered, thereby promoting the accountability and preve nting misuse of public resources. In addition, COA Circular No. 82-177 dated March 4, 1982 emp"

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