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COA flags SSS procurement of P13.5M tissue paper rolls
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Social Security System (SSS) for its purchase of 143,424 tissue paper rolls worth P13.195 million in 2024, citing poor planning and excess supply.
State auditors pointed out that the procured tissue paper rolls exceeded the SSS' two-month supply needs and could not fit into their storage facilities.
A significant portion, 116,046 rolls, remained in the supplier's custody due to a lack of policy on procurement and a verbal agreement without formal documentation.
The COA highlighted that the funds used for the tissue paper purchase could have been utilized to benefit approximately 2,000 SSS pensioners or provide funeral benefits for 650 deceased members.
Additionally, the same audit report cited an underpayment of nearly P3 million in SSS funeral benefits.
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