P14.77-billion budget eyed for Commission on Audit for 2027

The Commission on Audit in Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City.

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MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Audit (COA) is seeking a P16.05-billion budget for 2026, but the Department of Budget and Management has recommended cutting it to P14.77 billion.

A huge chunk or 95% — P14.04 billion — of the COA’s proposed budget is allocated for personnel services or salary and benefits of employees. For the daily operations of COA, it seeks P737.98 million.

P14.77-billion budget eyed for Commission on Audit for 2027

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