24/07/2026
LOOK | The Internal Audit of the Government Assistance and Subsidies – Joint Delivery Voucher Program for Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (GAS–JDVP–TVL) was successfully conducted from July 8–22, 2026, as part of the Department of Education’s continuing efforts to ensure the effective, efficient, and compliant implementation of government-funded programs.
As part of the audit engagement, the Schools Division of Samar was audited from July 8–20, 2026, focusing on the implementation of the Joint Delivery Voucher Program (JDVP).
The audit covered three selected Senior High Schools implementing the program, namely Motiong National High School, Jiabong National High School, and Wright National High School, along with their partner institutions: Samar Guardians Skilled Workers Assessment Training Center, Inc., Perpetual Help Technical Training Institute, Inc., and St. Isidore de Labrador Technical School, Inc.
The audit aimed to evaluate the processes and implementation of the Government Assistance and Subsidies (GAS), particularly the JDVP, and to assess compliance with established Department of Education policies and guidelines. Through the audit process, the Schools Division of Samar effectively demonstrated its adherence to program requirements and showcased best practices that contributed to the successful delivery of the JDVP to Senior High School learners.
The audit team was headed by Mr. Emilio Q. Agamanos Jr., Internal Auditor V, together with Renelyn P. Briones, Jhesuen P. Obelo, Leonardo L. Feliciano, and Jennifer D. Ablan. Representatives from the Office of the Director IV from DepEd CO, Dir. Paolo Mikael E. Quilala, namely Atty. May Garcia and Ms. Denden Agustino, also participated in the activity.
The team commended the efforts of the Department of Education Regional Office VIII, particularly the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD), for its innovative initiatives and streamlined processes that enhanced the effectiveness and efficiency of JDVP implementation across the region.
The DepEd Regional Office VIII likewise extends its sincere appreciation to the Schools Division Offices of Leyte and Tacloban City, in partnership with Asian Development Foundation College, Primona Holy Infant Academy, and Villaconzoilo Farm, for successfully hosting the culminating activities of the audit from July 20–24, 2026.
The successful conduct of this audit highlights the collective commitment of DepEd offices, schools, and partner institutions to uphold accountability, transparency, and quality service delivery in providing technical-vocational education opportunities for Senior High School learners.
