The municipality did not have a certificate proving that it posted the invitation to bid in public places for the required time.

Why It Matters

Recommended Actions

• Require the (a) MA to (i) submit to the Audit Team the DVs and SDs for the transactions totaling ₱8,442,871.31 for post-audit
• And (b) BAC to (i) send notices in writing to at least three observers before each procurement activity
• (ii) post the advertisement, notices of award and approved contract at the PhilGEPS and at prescribed places
• And (iii) require from the prospective bidders the submission of NFCC , SLCC and Statement of Completed and On-going Private and Government Contracts
• And (c) ME to submit the lacking supporting documents for progress and final billing particularly the as -built plans and test results of construction materials.

Original Audit Finding Excerpt

"There was no Certificate from the BAC Secretariat on the advertisement of the invitation to bid at conspicuous places within seven days. This is contrary to Section 21 of RA No. 9184 which states: 21.2. Advertising and Posting of the Invitation xxx Posted at any conspicuous place reserved for this purpose in the premises of the Procuring Entity concerned for seven (7) calendar days as certified by the head of the BAC Secretariat of the Procuring Entity concerned. xxx"

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