Manila Bulletin
Auditing COA not part of VP's function -- Sen. Nancy Binay
Senator Nancy Binay stated that auditing government agencies is not part of the vice president's constitutional duties, emphasizing that this power is specifically granted to the Commission on Audit (COA).
Binay, drawing from her experience as the daughter of former Vice President Jejomar Binay Sr., clarified that the vice president does not possess the authority to conduct audits.
Her remarks came after President Rodrigo Duterte announced his intention to audit all government agencies if he wins the vice presidency in the 2022 elections.
Duterte had also questioned who audits the COA.
Binay recalled raising a similar concern during budget hearings, asking the COA who audits them and learning they audit themselves.
She mentioned past proposals in Congress to establish an independent body to audit the COA due to potential conflicts of interest.
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