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The COA criticizes LWUA for the sluggish rehabilitation of water techniques in Cagayan de Oro and Marawi, years after harm from Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011 and the Marawi siege in 2017
MANILA, Philippines – State auditors known as out the Native Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for delays and inefficiencies in catastrophe threat discount and administration (DRRM) initiatives.
The Fee on Audit (COA) famous sluggish rehabilitation work on water techniques in Cagayan de Oro and Marawi, years after the 2011 Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi) and the 2017 Marawi siege induced main harm within the two Mindanao cities, respectively.
Auditors questioned the LWUA oversight in Cagayan de Oro.
“The discharge of subsidy funds amounting to P63.62 million to the Cagayan de Oro Metropolis Water District (COWD) for the development and rehabilitation of water provide techniques in areas affected by Hurricane Sendong was not effectively utilized resulting from extended challenge completion, which was attributed to insufficient monitoring and supervision, and the absence of a selected timeline for implementation,” auditors stated.
COA advisable that LWUA strengthen its monitoring of COWD to make sure compliance with challenge timelines, high quality requirements, and correct use of funds.
For Marawi Metropolis, the COA questioned LWUA’s declare that 92% of the Marawi Metropolis Water District (MCWD) challenge was full.
“The completion of the rehabilitation and reactivation of the Marawi Metropolis Water District (MCWD) Challenge was already delayed by 5 years resulting from poor challenge implementation and insufficient supervision by LWUA, thus, casting doubt on the reported 92 % challenge completion,” the audit crew stated.
The COA report additionally criticized LWUA for failing to submit month-to-month challenge fee reviews and precise work accomplishment reviews through the five-year implementation, and instructed the company to re-evaluate challenge standing and submit correct milestone reviews.
The PCG was additionally flagged for underutilization of its 2023 Nationwide Catastrophe Threat Discount and Administration Fund (NDRRMF) allotment, with auditors noting that lower than 10% of its P342.47 million allocation had been spent.
“The PCG initiated the procurement of a number of Marine Environmental Safety-related initiatives; nonetheless, it was found that it was not aligned with the meant objective outlined within the SARO. Consequently, they coordinated with the NDRRMC/OCD to find out if it was doable to acquire rubber boats as a substitute,” the COA report stated.
Makes an attempt by the PCG to buy service automobiles utilizing the NDRRMF have been additionally denied by the Workplace of the President, leaving inadequate time for procurement earlier than the top of the fiscal 12 months.
Auditors suggested the PCG to expedite procurement to make sure funds are used consistent with their meant functions.
“The sluggish implementation of varied DRRM initiatives defeats the aim of RA No. 10121 or the Philippine Catastrophe Threat Discount and Administration Act of 2010, which intends to reduce the impression of disasters and facilitate the resumption of regular social and financial actions,” the audit crew stated.
The COA reminded LWUA and PCG administration that authorities coverage goals to guard residents’ proper to life and property by addressing vulnerabilities, strengthening institutional DRRM capability, and constructing resilience in native communities. – Rappler.com
