By Elvira Bongosia
THE Provincial Government of Bohol has been cited as the 2022 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) Passer in Region 7, according to a report by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) released on Feb. 7.
Aside from Bohol, 44 municipalities and Tagbilaran City made it to the list as well.
The DILG cited Tagbilaran City, Alburquerque, Alicia, Anda, Antequera, Baclayon, Balilihan, Batuan, Bien Unido, Buenavista, Calape, Candijay, Carmen, Catigbian, Clarin, Corella, Cortes, Dagohoy, Danao, Dauis, Dimiao, Duero, Getafe , Guindulman, Inabanga, Jagna, Lila, Loay, Loboc, Loon, Mabini, Panglao, Pilar, Presidente Carlos P. Garcia, Sagbayan, San Isidro, San Miguel, Sevilla, Sierra Bullones, Sikatuna, Talibon, Trinidad, Tubigon, Ubay and Valencia for their exceptional financial management practices and commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance.
The GFH seeks to recognize local governments that excel in financial transparency.
It is one of the components of the DILG’s Seal of Good Local Governance introduced in 2014.
To be awarded the GFH accolade, local government units must meet accounting and auditing standard regulations and pass an evaluation by the Commission on Audit. (ECB/PIA7 Bohol)
