11/10/2022
Re-orientation of the Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities as Accountable Officers
By: Karen Cruzata
Honorable Governor Vincenzo Renato Luigi R. Villafuerte initiated the call to re-orient all Collecting and Disbursing Officers of the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, pursuant to Section 181 (A) of the Government Accounting and Auditing Manual, which emphasizes the need to orient and brief accountable officers before the actual discharge of their duties.
As a response to this call, the Provincial Internal Audit Office (PIAO) took part as facilitators of the “Re-orientation of the Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities as Collecting and Disbursing Officers” conducted last 23 September 2022 at Villa Del Rey Function Hall.
Said re-orientation aimed to review and update the collecting and disbursing officers on existing and latest laws, provisions, policies, rules, and regulations pertinent to their capacities as accountable officers which will help them be more aware of the proper discharge of their functions, duties, responsibilities and accountabilities, which, could greatly contribute in mitigating and addressing the recurring observations and findings noted by the Commission on Audit.
The event was actively participated in by a total of 52 Collecting and Disbursing Officers of various departments/offices of the Provincial Government, who did not hesitate to raise questions and clarifications relative to their respective functions. Big thanks to the Provincial Treasurer’s Office who coordinated with them to attend and participate.
Moving forward, PIAO will continue to extend its support and assistance by giving guidance, information and recommendations needed by the accountable officers. At the end of the day, we must be one in ensuring that faithful adherence to any laws, rules and regulations are observed and administered in the Province.