Training program on measures on how to avoid COA disallowances

MANILA, Philippines —  With the intensified campaign of both the national government and the Commission on Audit (COA) toward good governance, there is a clamor for a program on how to address COA disallowances and find solutions for those encountering such issues.

To help solve these challenges, the Center for Global Best Practices is hosting an online training titled, “Best Practices and Remedies to Avoid COA Disallowances” on Aug. 28 and 29, from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom.

This two-session program will greatly benefit government institutions such as local government units, national government agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations, public utility companies, as well as private entities dealing with government. Private entities will be guided on how to package a project or supply goods and services to ensure that their business deals will not be classified illegal, extravagant, unnecessary and unconscionable transactions with the government. Lawyers will also gain insights on how to defend their clients regarding such issues.

This training will provide updates, rulings and explain in full detail the adverse common findings (e.g. transfer of funds, travel expenses, collective negotiation agreements, unauthorized benefits and more) that result in COA’s notices of suspension, disallowance and charges. The good news is that there are remedies and defenses to address these issues by providing you the right solutions supported by the latest Supreme Court and COA rulings.

Learn from Alicia Manuel, a COA auditor for 31 years and was assigned to various branches of government including DILG, Bureau of Fire Protection, Napolcom and many more. While at COA, she was seconded to international organizations as an international consultant to World Bank, Asian Development Bank and AusAid to monitor large scale projects in various countries. She is the author of the Handbook on AFP Internal Auditors, 2017 and the Internal Audit Manual Province of Negros Occidental, 2019. She is a consultant at the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGeps), DILG and the African Development Bank.

Registration is open to the general public. For details, visit www.cgbp.org or call (+63 2) 8842-7148 or 59 / (+63 2) 8556-8968 or 69.