Deficiencies in funding documentation for flood control projects
Department of Public Works and Highways · 2024
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What Happened?
Category: Financial ManagementIssue: Non-complianceThe district office did not follow the full approval process for flood control funding. They did not get validation from the right office, no cost review was done, and funds were released without the required approval. This means the projects may not have been properly vetted.
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Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"Review of the funding documentation for 36 flood control and drainage projects implemented by the DPWH Camiguin DEO revealed the following deficiencies: • Missing Validation Reports – No evidence of coordination with the FCMC UPMO to validate priority areas, as required under Item 7 of the DO. • No BOC Cost Review – Despite the directive in Item 7, no records of cost reviews by the BOC were submitted. • Unsupported Fund Releases – Funds were released without the required MFR approved by the Secretary, contrary to Item 8 of the DO."