COA: DepEd failed to maximize P4.5-B learning program budget amid COVID-19 pandemic

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COA: DepEd failed to maximize P4.5-B learning program budget amid COVID-19 pandemic
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The Department of Education (DepEd)'s spending of its P4.5-billion budget for the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan covering years 2020 to 2022 has been marred by faulty procurement, delays, and inadequate supporting documents, the Commission on Audit (COA) said.

The Department of Education 's spending of its P4.5-billion budget for the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan covering years 2020 to 2022 has been marred by faulty procurement, delays, and inadequate supporting documents, the Commission on Audit said.

In addition to SLMs, other schools conduct online classes and provide digital learning materials, assignments, and tasks that may be completed and submitted online. revisit existing procedures in the downloading of funds by developing a clear policy defining, among others, the timetable on the release of the Sub-AROs to facilitate the effective and efficient implementation of the program;

require the Accountant to submit the lacking documents, exercise due diligence in processing of claims and ensure that all disbursements/utilization of government funds are authorized and properly supported with necessary documents to avoid audit suspension/disallowance, among others.

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