Inclusion of Service Vehicle Rental as Pay Item in Programs of Work without DBM Approval
National Housing Authority · 2024
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What Happened?
Category: ProcurementIssue: Non-complianceThe agency included vehicle rentals inside project construction budgets without getting proper government budget department approval or following standard competitive bidding laws.
Why It Matters
Recommended Actions
- Provide the required DBM approval on the rental of MVs included in the pay items of NHA projects
Original Audit Finding Excerpt
"Page 24 of 90 AGENCY ACTION PLAN and STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION AS AT AUGUST 31, 2025 RESULTS OF COA VALIDATION Ref. (No. in the AAR) Audit Observations Audit Recommendations Agency Action Plan Status of Implementation Reason for Partial/Delay/ Non- Implementation, if applicable Action Taken/Action to be Taken Date of Follow-up Status of Implementation Actual Implementation Date Remarks Action Plan Person/ Department Responsible Target Implementation Date From To From To investigate who profits from the rent they pay; and e. Accelerate the implementation of the plan to rehabilitate the MRBs in order to ensure a safe living environment for the beneficiaries and prevent significant loss of life and property in the event of an earthquake. Not Implemented Aug. 2025 Not Implemented The Management has still taken no action regarding the implementation of the MRB rehabilitation. No. 6 page 131"