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COA raises alarm over OVP's missing relief operation documents
The Commission on Audit has cited the Office of the Vice President for significant documentation gaps in its 2025 disaster relief operations involving nearly P168 million in funds. The findings were detailed in a comprehensive audit report submitted to the Department of Defense.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for failing to properly document relief operations conducted in 2025, according to a 273-page audit report on the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund submitted to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.
The deficiencies involve relief activities that drew nearly P168 million in funding. The COA's comprehensive examination identified critical gaps in the OVP's record-keeping and documentation procedures during the implementation of these disaster response initiatives.
The audit report underscores ongoing concerns about financial accountability and transparency in government disaster relief operations. Proper documentation is essential for tracking fund utilization and ensuring resources reach intended beneficiaries.
The findings represent part of broader COA oversight of government agencies' handling of disaster response funding. The report's submission to the Department of Defense indicates coordination between auditing authorities and defense officials in reviewing disaster management expenditures.
The OVP has not yet publicly responded to the COA's documentation findings. The report's release adds to scrutiny surrounding government relief operations and administrative procedures in the disaster management sector.