What is the primary duty of the Commission on Audit regarding government funds?
The audit commission serves as the supreme watchdog of all government finances and properties. It possesses the exclusive power, authority, and duty to examine, audit, and settle all government accounts. This extensive authority covers all revenues, receipts, and expenditures pertaining to the Government or its instrumentalities. This fundamental auditing mandate is established in Article IX, D, Section 2 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 2. (1) The Commission on Audit shall have the power, authority, and duty to examine, audit, and settle all accounts pertaining to the revenue and receipts of, and expenditures or uses of funds and property…” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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