Status of
Ref. Audit Observation Audit Recommendations
Implementation
April 17, 2012, hence, substantially
reducing the funds available for
DRRM programs, projects, and
activities.
AAR 22. Despite the failure to secure prior 34. We recommended that Implemented
2021 approval from the Secretary of the Management immediately submit to
p.53 Interior and Local Government or the DILG Regional Office No. VII
his duly authorized representative, the required written report on the
the Municipality still proceeded to acquisition of the brand new rescue
purchase a brand new rescue vehicle which shall contain the
vehicle (Toyota Hilux 4WD details regarding the type, brand,
Pickup) costing ₱1,999,000.00. At engine displacement, quantity, price
the same time, the required written and seller of the purchased vehicle.
report on the acquisition was not
submitted to the concerned DILG 35. We further recommended that, Unimplemented
office within 30 days from the henceforth, Management strictly Management had not attached to the
completion of the procurement comply with the existing rules and written report a copy of the
process, contrary to the pertinent regulations on the purchase/ documentary requirements stated under
provisions of DILG Memorandum acquisition of government motor Sections 5.4.1.1 to 5.4.1.5 of the DILG
Circular (MC) No. 2021-004 dated vehicles. MC No. 2021-004.
January 18, 2021, thus, resulting in
irregular disbursement of
government funds.
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