Several housing projects for calamity victims were officially suspended but still had construction ongoing, which raises doubts about the accuracy of management reports and whether progress payments were valid. Additionally, some performance bonds were inactive or expired, putting the agency at risk and violating procurement rules.

Why It Matters

Recommended Actions

• Immediately evaluate the status of all resettlement projects currently under prolonged suspension, particularly the Virac and Malilipot Resettlement Project Phase
• A formal directive must be issued either approving the continuation of the projects, with revised timelines and funding schedules, or officially terminating the contracts, if resumption is no longer feasible, to allow for proper closure and liquidation of obligations

Original Audit Finding Excerpt

"Ayency Action Plan Reason for - Target implementation Partial/Delay/ - ; Ref. Audit Observations Audit Recommendations Action Plan Person/Dept. 2 Date Status of Non- Action Taken/Action to be Taken Responsible Implementation | Implementatio From To n, if applicable b. Coordinate with the concerned LGUs and demand for the return of unused balances particularly those accounts that are dormant; and Implemented Reg 13: As of July 31, 2025, RO received an updated SORD from LGU-San Francisco reflecting the final disbursement and remaining balance amounting to P4,523,913.63 then subsequently refunded the unexpended balance of P0.61 to RO for the San Francisco Mamanwa Tribai Village. The RO will send the updated SORD to the AD of the said project, upon completion of gathering of documents and deposit of unexpended balance. b. Reg 1: The DO scheduled a joint inspection with the concerned offices for the final quantification. It also prepared the amendment to the MOA and submitted it to th"

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