Commission on Audit

INTRODUCTION

COA
COMMISSION ON AUDIT
Region V
   


The Commission on Audit (COA) is the Philippines' Supreme Audit Institution. The Philippine Constitution declares its independence as a constitutional office, grants it powers to audit all accounts pertaining to all government revenues and expenditures/uses of government resources and to prescribe accounting and auditing rules, gives it exclusive authority to define the scope and techniques for its audits, and prohibits the legislation of any law which would limit its audit coverage.

COA VISION

We are our country’s Supreme Audit Institution committed to support the pursuit of progress and a better life for our people.
We fulfill this commandment by verifying whether; all revenues are collected and duly accounted for; the use of resources is lawful; the statements produced by public administrators are true and reliable; and, by giving our people the assurance that they get value for their money.
We affirm our role as a partner in nation building, providing government managers with competent, facilitative advice and assistance without compromising our independence.
We are vigilant in protecting the government’s scarce resources but we recognize that speed and efficiency in government actions must not be hindered by technicalities and adherence to narrow interpretation of procedural rules.
We regard our work as a vital contribution to the whole scheme of governance.
We strive to pursue world-class audit service capability, availing state-of-the-art in audit technologies and international linkages, and by actively participating in international audit activities and events.
All these we pledge to fulfill and to achieve under the guidance and with the blessings of the Divine Providence.

COA MISSION

As the country’s Supreme Audit Institution, the Commission on Audit is vested by the Constitution with: the power and duty to audit and settle accounts pertaining to revenues and receipts, as... [continues]

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