• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Commission on Audit Regional Office 6 has lauded the Department of Budget Management Procurement Service Depot of the Negros Occidental provincial government for consistently demonstrating efficient operations and strong compliance with government regulations, achieving the record without any adverse findings from COA for four consecutive years.
The 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, officer-in-charge Regional Supervising Auditor of COA Regional Office 6, in his letter to Argusar, who is also Depot Supervisor of Procurement Service (PS) LGU-Depot – Bacolod, expressed appreciation for his valuable support and cooperation.
The summary of audit observations and recommendations (SAOR), as shown by COA reports, indicated that the Procurement Service LGU-Depot Bacolod has complied all government regulations, without any adverse findings.*
