DILG chief warns non-compliance with full disclosure to be meted sanctions 01/21/2011

DILG chief warns non-compliance with full disclosure to be meted sanctions

01/21/2011
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo earlier had warned that non-compliance with the full disclosure policy of the department would face administrative sanctions.
Full disclosure policy requires local government units to post their budgets and finances, and bids and public offerings in government Web sites, newspapers of general circulation, and in other conspicuous and appropriate places.

Adherence to the policy is now compulsory, as provided by Section 90 of Republic Act 10147 or the General Appropriations Act of 2011.

The DILG chief said that this is a big step to ensure that the government resources are used responsibly and for the right purpose, adding that failure to comply with the policy would merit disciplinary actions in accordance with existing laws..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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