COA orders SSS officials to return P71.6M in excess allowances 0 SHARES Share it! The P71.613 million indicated in the COA ruling showed that the cash perks released in SSS branches in the National Capital Region. Responding to the audit disallowance, the SSS stressed that its charter authorizes the commission to set the compensation, allowances and benefits of officers and employees. “It has long been settled by the Supreme Court that the SSS has no unbridled authority to grant additional benefits to its officials and employees. SSS cannot authorize the grant of the subject allowances and benefits without the prior approval of the President of the Philippines,” the ruling said.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 18, 2018 09:56 UTC