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Commission on Audit

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The Commission on Audit (COA) is an independent government agency responsible for auditing and ensuring the proper use of public funds in the Philippines. It has recently flagged several government agencies for financial mismanagement, inefficiencies, and irregularities in various programs and projects. Its findings often lead to recommendations for improved governance and accountability in public spending.

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Wed, January 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM

DOH Sec Herbosa denies replacement rumors amid performance reviews

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa denied rumors of his replacement, stating there is no truth to reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking for a successor.

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM

COA upholds ruling on P3.2M overpriced ammo purchase

The Commission on Audit (COA) has upheld its ruling holding former military officials and a supplier liable for an overpriced ammunition purchase by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in 2011.

Sat, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM

COA flags DOT for P48.83M in questionable fund disbursements

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) for questionable fund disbursements totaling P48.832 million in 2024 due to missing or insufficient supporting documents.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM

DA chief orders review of goat program after 52 breeder goats die

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a review of the DA's goat breeding program following reports of animal deaths due to improper care, as flagged by state auditors.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM

COA flags lapses in DSWD's AKAP program, citing over 23,000 duplicated aid recipients

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged lapses in the implementation of the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) social assistance program.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM

DPWH recommends charges vs 87 for flood control corruption

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recommended criminal and administrative charges against 87 individuals in connection with a flood control corruption scandal.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM

COA flags P330.5M flood control projects in Bulacan for irregularities

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged four flood control projects in Bulacan worth over P330.5 million for irregularities, including ghost structures and unsupported completion claims.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Govt agencies barred from hiring more COS, JO workers

Government agencies are now prohibited from increasing their contract-of-service (COS) and job order (JO) workers, as mandated by a joint circular from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Civil Service Commission (CSC), and Commission on Audit (COA) to better manage their workforce.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM

PBBM orders PhilHealth claims filing extended to 120 days

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to extend the filing period for hospital claims with PhilHealth from 60 to 120 days.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM

69% of PH jails congested based on COA report

A Commission on Audit (COA) report revealed that 69% of jails in the Philippines are congested, with conditions exceeding acceptable sanitation and habitat standards.