The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Sandiganbayan on Thursday for not implementing projects worth P189 million, which could have been used to deliver services to its employees and the public. The court has been ordered to provide COA with an explanation of their “low fund utilization” and failure to follow the procurement schedule set. Six vehicles acquired for P8.4 million, including one Mitsubishi Montero, two Honda CRVs, and two Kia Sorentos remain docked at the Sandiganbayan’s premises. COA stressed that this practice is “contrary to the provisions of Section 79 of Presidential Decree No. COA suggested that concerned Sandiganbayan offices should identify the vehicles’ condition and chose the option that would be most advantageous to the government.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 30, 2018 10:02 UTC