DOT flagged over P6.1 million ‘irregular, unnecessary’ expensesIn its 2022 audit report on the DOT, state auditors said several transactions made by the office of the secretary and several regional offices contravened or deviated from existing government rules and proper standard procedures on disbursements. MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) over irregular, unnecessary and excessive expenses worth over P6.1 million last year. In response, the DOT Region 4-A said the giveaways were provided to attract attendees to the seminar. State auditors recommended the full refund of the amounts considered as irregular, unnecessary and excessive in nature. It also found that the DOT office of the secretary remained non-compliant with policies on the procurement of hotel accommodations or lodging.
