• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Commission on Audit-Western Visayas (COA-6) has lauded the Department of Budget Management Procurement Service (PS) Depot of the Negros Occidental provincial government for consistently demonstrating efficient operations and strong compliance with government regulations.
Negros Occidental has achieved this record without any adverse findings from COA for four consecutive years.
“This accomplishment reflects the effective leadership of General Services Office head Arnel Argusar and the dedicated efforts of the GSO, whose commitment to transparency and sound procurement practices has ensured the proper use of public funds,” a statement from the provincial government said.
The COA audit reports covering the period of 2023 aims to determine the extent of compliance with existing accounting laws, rules, and regulations.
Perico Hernaez, OIC regional supervising auditor of COA-6, in a letter to Argusar, who is also the supervisor of PS Local Government (LGU)-Depot Bacolod, expressed his appreciation for his valuable support and cooperation.
The summary of audit observations and recommendations, as shown by COA reports, indicated that the PS LGU-Depot Bacolod has complied with all government regulations without any adverse findings. | GB
