Written by: Engr. Phoelian Dannie Y. Bargamento | Photos by: Reeven Sheena L. Tan

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 9 conducted the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (𝗣𝗗𝗠𝗨) 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 on November 13-14, 2024. The review aimed to ensure alignment with organizational goals, operational efficiency, and compliance with fiduciary standards.

The activity was attended by personnel from the DILG’s Office of Project Development Services (OPDS), including Supervising Administrative Officer 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐎. 𝐏𝐞ñ𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 and Development Management Officer 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐏. 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐲. DILG Region 9’s Assistant Regional Director, Carmelo Enrique B. Libot, spearheaded the meeting.

During the meeting, Jogen Abillar, the Financial Analyst of PDMU, led discussions on financial matters and presented the Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) for FY 2024. The audit thoroughly reviewed PDMU’s organizational structure, staffing arrangements, and reports from MEALGU-funded staff. Additionally, it evaluated the capacity development initiatives conducted by the PDMU IX.

The audit concluded with an open forum where concerns were addressed, assuring OPDS’s commitment to fully supporting the unit’s operations and initiatives.

In the exit conference, Regional Director Paisal O. Abutazil expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the OPDS team for their proactive approach in auditing and reviewing DILG Region 9’s PDMU operations. Director Abutazil’s remarks emphasized the significance of continued collaboration and mutual support in achieving the department’s objectives and ensuring transparent project management and development practices.

The PDMU Operations Audit and Fiduciary Review is part of DILG’s efforts to sustain and reinforce good governance practices across regional operations, ensuring that projects and programs align with DILG’s overall mission and vision for local governance.