EXCLUSIVE: Napolcom records close to a million worth of meals without supporting documents, the COA finds
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article., led by vice chairperson and executive officer Alberto Bernardo, has spent hundreds of thousands on meals without supporting documents, Rappler has learned.
Except for September, October, and November 2023, all transactions were not supported with complete documentation. Only transactions made in January and April 2023 listed “attendance to meeting” as among the bases of the expenses but had no official receipts, just like all other transactions.lays down the updated documentary requirements for common government transactions.
The memorandum requires the government agencies to comment on the COA’s observations and submit necessary documents to address the concerns raised in the audit. The issuance of anAside from transactions lacking proper documentation, the COA also took note of meals charged to Napolcom’s PCF amounting to P96,156.74. The said meals and snacks were served during a meeting, where only one person was in attendance, according to the AOM.
Bernardo also provided a copy of letter addressed to him by one of the investigators in the case. In the letter, Bernardo was told about several things, including the claim that “two generals wanted to hurt or ‘‘ the VCEO.” The Napolcom official also said he was not surprised by all the allegations hurled against him, since he said he faces death threats in relation to his job.Bernardo in March 2022 as Napolcom vice chair and commissioner, replacing former justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II.
“Technically, for you…to be granted your retirement benefits, particularly from the GSIS, there must be a separation from service…. It is a precondition or condition precedent that for you to be able to claim your GSIS or GSIS retirement benefits, you must be separated from service,” the lawyer, who requested anonymity, said.Napolcom employees also have concerns about how Bernardo treats his subordinates.
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