News Release | Commission on Audit

Strengthening INTOSAI’s global voice and SAIs’ Responsiveness highlighted during the XXIV International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions

Published: 22 December 2022

Assistant Commissioner Cora Lea A. Dela Cruz, head of the COA delegation, presents a token of appreciation to Minister Bruno Dantas, President of the Federal Court of Accounts of Brazil and Chair of the INTOSAI, after the closing ceremony of the XXIV INCOSAI.

COA delegates join His Excellency Hussain Niyazy, Auditor General of SAI Maldives, and Mr. Yudi Budiman, SAI Indonesia delegate, during a photo opportunity at the XXIV INCOSAI.

The XXIV International Congress of Supreme Audit Institutions (INCOSAI) convened on 7-11 November 2022 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This year’s INCOSAI was hosted by the Tribunal de Contas da União, SAI Brazil, which succeeded the Accounts Chamber of Russian Federation as the new International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Chair until 2025.

The Congress is the supreme organ of the INTOSAI, and is composed of all members. Held every three years, the INCOSAI is the largest international forum for the audit community. It offers all INTOSAI members an opportunity to share experiences, discuss issues, and pass resolutions and recommendations to improve government accountability worldwide.

Published: 6 December 2022

COA Commissioner Roland C. Pondoc was conferred with the 2022 PICPA Special Achievement Award in Community Service during PICPA’s National Awards Night held in Cebu City.

The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) conferred the prestigious 2022 PICPA Special Achievement in Community Service Award to Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Roland C. Pondoc during the Awards Night on 24 November 2022 at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City. The event was part of PICPA’s 77th Annual National Convention held from 23-26 November 2022 with the theme, “Play it Forward: Securing a Sustainable Future.”

PICPA recognized Commissoiner Pondoc’s exemplary performance and significant contributions in the pursuit of projects and objectives of organizations in other fields. The annual awards are hallmarks of the organization member’s achievements, integrity, and contribution to PICPA and the Accountancy profession in general.

Published: 9 November 2022

Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Roland C. Pondoc and Assistant Commissioner Maribeth F. De Jesus led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the plaque to mark the inauguration of the newly constructed Provincial Satellite Auditing Office (PSAO) Annex Building in Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on 03 November 2022.

COA Regional Office No. IV-B Director Lynflor M. Adolfo, Director Amelia P. Valdez of the General Services Office, Supervising Auditor Norma S. Racelis, Provincial Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates, Atty. Norman Yap as representative of City Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron, COA Region IV-B officials, auditors and personnel attended the ceremony.

COA Commissioner Roland C. Pondoc with Assistant Commissioner Maribeth F. De Jesus, COA Regional Office No. IV-B Director Lynflor M. Adolfo, General Services Office Director Amelia P. Valdez and Supervising Auditor Norma S. Racelis lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the inauguration of the new Provincial Satellite Auditing Office – Annex Building in Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Joining them are Provincial Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates and Atty. Norman Yap as representative of City Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron.