Commission on Audit

COA Chair Aguinaldo to PICPA Pangasinan Chapter- ‘Let’s level up and build a better nation!’

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Published: 31 August 2016

COA Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo was the inducting officer for the new officials of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Pangasinan Chapter during the 65th Induction and Turnover ceremonies held at the CSI Stadia recently.

Commission on Audit (COA) Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo encouraged members of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Pangasinan Chapter to work together with COA to build a better nation.

Chairperson Aguinaldo was the guest of honor and inducting officer during the 65th Induction and Turnover Ceremonies and 1st General Assembly of PICPA-Pangasinan Chapter with the theme “Level Up!” held recently at the CSI Stadia in Dagupan City.

“We are hoping to help “level up” government agencies’ performance of their mandates and in attaining the goals of the programs and projects that they implement. It also means of course, when we level up, we rise up to people’s and our own expectations. We hope that we will be able to achieve the public’s expectations of our performance and also go beyond our perspectives of what our roles as auditors should be. This is how we believe we can help build the future for the country,” Chairperson Aguinaldo said.

Some of the Commission’s plans and programs that will hopefully help “level up” government agencies’ performance of their mandates include revising, simplifying and modifying audit rules and regulations in order to have a constant and consistent ground of analysis; issuance of the Manual on the Financial Management of Barangays and updating the primer for barangays; and developing a Fraud-Risk Framework for government agencies so that it will be easier to prevent, detect and mitigate fraud risks, among others.

Chairperson Aguinaldo encouraged PICPA members to join in the government’s efforts to realize a more dynamic, thriving and peaceful country. “I hope you have taken your pledge today not only to level up your personal professional skills but also to accept your role and your responsibility in building a better nation. You are present everywhere, from the smallest scale enterprises to the biggest corporations to government agencies. Make yourself count,” he said.

COA Commissioner Jose A. Fabia, Pangasinan Governor Amado I. Espino III, Dagupan Mayor Belen T. Fernandez, PICPA Pangasinan Chapter President Leila Chua-Sy, Outgoing Chapter President Luz F. De Guzman, Past President of ASEAN Federation of Accountants Dean Estelita C. Aguirre, PICPA Vice President for Education Dr. Cesar A. Mansibang, Regional Director of Northern Luzon Atty. Henry Onia, and other COA officials were also present in the said event. # –Angelica Mae S. Villaflor

COA revises Vision and Mission Statements

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Published: 30 June 2016

The Commission on Audit (COA) revised its Vision and Mission Statements to align with the major thrusts of its new Six-Year Strategic Plan. The Commission adopted the Revised Vision and Mission Statements through COA Resolution No. 2016-011 on June 28, 2016..

The revised Vision and Mission Statements not only highlighted COA’s mandate as an independent institution guarding public resources but also emphasized its role as an enabling partner of government in the delivery of public service. COA also acknowledged its partnership with various stakeholders with the end goal of benefitting the Filipino people..

The new Vision and Mission Statements read as follows: 

VISION

A trustworthy, respected and independent audit institution that is an enabling partner of government in ensuring a better life for every Filipino.

MISSION

To ensure accountability for public resources, promote transparency, and help improve government operations, in partnership with stakeholders, for the benefit of the Filipino people.

COA officials held a workshop on November 30, 2015 to December 4, 2015 to draft the revised Vision and Mission Statements and refine details of its 2016-2022 Strategic Plan. Under this plan, COA will undertake various initiatives to achieve six strategic goals: Create Positive Impact; Empower and Enable Agencies; Improve Delivery of High Quality, Fair and Timely Audits; Increase Stakeholder Ownership and Understanding; Strengthen Capacity and Capability; and Enhance Support Infrastructure. # .