Malabon gov’t: No failure in compliance with COA-flagged P37.6-M expenses

The Malabon City government has denied allegations that it failed to submit documents for the P37.6 million in expenses flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA) in its 2023 annual report.

- By HANNAH NICOL

In a statement on Wednesday, April 2, the city's Public Information Office (PIO) addressed the issue which gained traction on social media on March 31, following a news report claiming that the city government did not provide crucial documents such as payroll records, daily time reports, and project proposals for certain disbursement vouchers.

The PIO clarified that the report cited a possible violation of Section 7.1.1 of COA Circular No. 2009-006, which holds agency heads responsible for managing government funds and property.

The regulation mandates the timely submission of financial reports, settlement of disallowed expenses, resolution of suspended transactions, and prompt action on audit findings.

City Administrator Dr. Alexander Rosete dismissed these allegations, emphasizing that all required documents were submitted in 2023 and there was no failure in compliance.