BACOLOD City – The Kabankalan City Government in Negros Occidental said it has discussed and acted on audit observations raised by the Commission on Audit (COA) concerning its financial transactions and operations for Calendar Year 2025.
In a statement posted on its official social media page, the city government clarified that the audit findings had been discussed with concerned offices, with corrective measures implemented or underway.
The City Accounting Office said the observations were taken up during an exit conference on April 8, 2026, attended by department and office heads who provided explanations, relevant information, and supporting documents on the matters raised by auditors.
The concerns were also discussed with the concerned offices during the first quarter of 2026.
While acknowledging the COA findings, the city government emphasized the importance of the auditors’ recommendations in correcting deficiencies, strengthening internal controls, improving financial management, and ensuring compliance with government accounting and auditing regulations.
The City Accounting Office noted that recent social media posts highlighted the audit observations without sufficiently presenting the corresponding COA recommendations and the local government’s actions to address them.
Among the corrective measures undertaken were the reconciliation of various accounts and recording of necessary adjustments.
The city government also issued demand letters to accountable officers concerning outstanding cash advances and inventory accountabilities.
An Executive Committee was likewise created to review and monitor dormant accounts.
Meanwhile, the city reported that projects funded through the 20-percent Development Fund are being implemented.
It also submitted its City Action Plan and Status of Implementation of Prior Year’s Audit Recommendations to the COA.
Under the leadership of Mayor Benjie M. Miranda, the city government reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of public funds.
It maintained that all financial transactions and expenditures are properly documented and undertaken in accordance with existing government accounting and auditing laws, rules, and regulations./PN
