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Sandiganbayan clears audit after COA reviews accounting compliance
The Sandiganbayan has confirmed it meets auditing standards following a Commission on Audit review, the anti-graft court said Thursday. The statement came after media reports indicated COA had raised concerns about documentation for foreign travel by court officials.
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MANILA — The Sandiganbayan said the Commission on Audit has determined the anti-graft court complies with state accounting policies, according to a statement issued Thursday.
The court's announcement followed earlier media reports that COA had flagged concerns regarding insufficient documentation for international travel undertaken by some Sandiganbayan officials and employees.
The Sandiganbayan did not provide additional details about the scope of COA's review or the specific findings, but emphasized that the auditing body confirmed the court's adherence to required accounting standards.
The Commission on Audit, an independent constitutional body, regularly conducts financial audits of government agencies and offices to ensure proper use of public funds and compliance with fiscal regulations.
The Sandiganbayan, which specializes in cases involving graft and corruption charges against public officials, is among numerous government institutions subject to COA oversight.