Excessive discretionary fund spending by LGU in Eastern Samar raises COA’s eyebrows

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Records show the municipal government of Guiuan in Eastern Samar appropriated P6.56 million for extraordinary and miscellaneous expenses, way beyond the cap set at about P26,000

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Records show the local government unit appropriated P6.56 million for extraordinary and miscellaneous expenses , even though the cap was set at a measly P26,456.14. “The municipality did not only exceed the 2% limitation that could be appropriated for discretionary fund,” the COA pointed out, “but also provided budget for other offices other than the Office of the Mayor.”

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