COA upholds disallowance of P73 million in OVP confidential funds
The Philippine Commission on Audit has finalized the disallowance of P73 million in confidential funds spent by the Office of the Vice President in late 2022. The commission ruled the expenditures, which included rewards and office equipment, were irregular and lacked the required documentation.
Why it matters
This decision highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the transparency and accountability of public funds allocated to high-ranking government officials.
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Audit (COA) has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by Vice President Sara Duterte and several officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), affirming the disallowance of over P73 million in confidential expenses incurred during the final days of 2022.
In a resolution dated October 5, the Commission Proper upheld the Notice of Disallowance worth P73,287,000.00, which flagged the OVP's confidential spending from December 21 to 31, 2022.
The disallowed amount was drawn from a larger P125 million confidential fund released to the OVP on Dec. 20, 2022.
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