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The Commission on Audit (COA) has repeatedly flagged various government agencies, including the Department of Health and the Department of Public Works and Highways, for significant financial losses, mismanagement, and inefficiencies in infrastructure and health programs. These issues include expired medicines, defective infrastructure projects, uncollected travel payments, and questionable beneficiary selection in livelihood programs. In response, the COA has mandated measures such as geotagging for infrastructure projects to improve transparency and accountability in public spending.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM

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Thu, December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM

COA flags DOH for P34.8M expired drugs, P100M nearing expiration

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Health (DOH) for over P34.8 million worth of expired drugs and medicines, with an additional almost P100 million in medication nearing expiration.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM

OVP gets unmodified COA opinion despite program guideline issues

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) stated that the 2024 Commission on Audit (COA) report found no loss or wastage of government funds or property under their management.

Thu, December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM

COA: DPWH infrastructure projects cost gov't P6.45 billion in losses

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the government incurred losses amounting to P6.45 billion in 2024 due to 747 defective infrastructure projects handled by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM

COA: DPWH mishandled P241B infrastructure projects in 2024

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) inefficiently handled P241 billion in infrastructure projects in 2024, encompassing both locally funded and foreign-assisted projects.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM

COA: OVP security group personnel down to 335 in 2024

The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) had 335 non-plantilla personnel in its Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) in 2024, which is fewer compared to previous years.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM

COA flags OVP's livelihood program for questionable beneficiary selection

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP)'s "Mag Negosyo 'Ta Day" livelihood program for questionable beneficiary selection and lack of proper evaluation of business proposals.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM

COA to mandate geotagging for infra projects

State auditors will soon mandate geotagging for all government infrastructure projects to prevent ghost projects and ensure proper use of public funds.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM

COA flags P14.4M in uncollected travel payments for gov't officials

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged over P14.4 million in uncollected advanced payments for foreign travel expenses of government officials, totaling P14,403,827.63 as of December 31, 2024.

Fri, November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM

COA flags P297M Bulacan flood control projects for ghost structures, irregularities

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged P297 million worth of flood control projects in Bulacan due to widespread irregularities, including "ghost" structures, unauthorized relocations, and documentation lapses.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM

COA commissioner's net worth surged P14.5M to P26.53M in 3 years

Commission on Audit (COA) commissioner Mario Lipana's declared net worth increased by 120.532%, or P14.5 million, from January 2022 to December 2024.