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DOH settles P276-M cash allowances flagged by COA

The Department of Health (DOH) stated that it has already settled P276 million in cash allowances that were flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA) in its 2020 report.

These funds were downloaded as part of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2) to provide meals, accommodation, and transportation benefits to healthcare workers.

Due to logistical challenges, some DOH facilities chose to provide these benefits through cash or grocery vouchers.

COA auditors disagreed with this approach and recommended the return of the allowances already paid.

The DOH had requested the Office of the President for approval to allow the cash equivalent of these benefits to be provided to healthcare workers.

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