Bureau of Local Government Finance Region IV-A
MISSION STATEMENT:
BLGF aims to improve the quality of local government finance through the following:
> Assist in the formulation and issuance of sound policies on local taxation, revenue administration and public financial management;
> Conduct effective supervision and extensive coordination with local treasury and assessment offices;
> Render
timely and efficient assistance to the Secretary of Finance in the processing of appointments, designations, and personnel action of all local treasurers and assistant treasurers;
> Develop, implement and timely monitor relevant plans and programs on resource management system, collection enforcement and credit financing; and
> Provide appropriate consultative services and technical assistance on local taxation, real property assessment and other related matters. Provide overall direction and supervision over BLGF programs and activities within the region.
2. Supervise and coordinate the conduct of local finance operations, including treasury and assessment services of provinces, cities, and municipalities within the region for the implementation of laws, rules and regulations and administrative issuances of DOF/BLGF.
3. Provide technical and consultative services relating to local finance, including treasury and assessment matters.
4. Compile, summarize and analyze local finance reports of LGUs, and monitor and evaluate their performance.
5. Evaluate qualifications of local treasurers and assistants for appointment and designation purposes.
6. Act on all complaints and other disciplinary cases involving local treasurers and their assistants and regional office personnel.
7. Monitor LGU loans and other borrowings in the region.
8. Monitor and evaluate projects of LGUs implemented by the Bureau.
9. Conduct capacity building programs on local finance, including treasury and assessment trainings for regional staff, as well as local government officials and employees.
10. Perform such other functions as may be assigned
CORE VALUES – (SICAT CA):
Service Excellence
Integrity
Commitment to Public Service
Accountability
Team Work
Creativity and Innovativeness
Adaptability
