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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Office of the Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Group and Management Service, conducted an Alignment Meeting on the AAPSI Compliance Audit for the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) last May 2, 2025, at the OUSPPG Conference Room.

Led by Undersecretary Adonis P. Sulit, CESO II, the discussions focused on the Commission on Audit’s (COA) findings and emphasized the importance of addressing documentation gaps and implementing corrective actions. Each audit recommendation was reviewed, with corresponding management responses presented to ensure compliance and accountability. 

This alignment affirms DSWD’s commitment to transparency and effective program implementation.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Management Service, conducted a Consultation Meeting on the Reconciliation of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) and Inventory Accounts last April 12, 2025 at the DSWD Katapatan Board Room.

Led by Director Wayne C. Belizar, the meeting highlighted the importance of the One-Time Cleansing initiative in achieving an unqualified audit opinion by 2026. Dir. Emma Villanueva Moises of COA discussed key provisions of COA Circular 2020-006, including the conduct of physical inventory, reconciliation procedures, and derecognition of non-existing PPEs.

The session also featured hands-on exercises and discussions on proper documentation and accountability. This marks a vital step toward strengthening financial reporting and transparency across the Department.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Management Service, conducted a Coordination Meeting on the Reconciliation of Inventory Accounts last April 21, 2025 via Google Meet, in preparation for the Calendar Year 2025 Physical Inventory Plan (PIP).

Headed by Management Service Director Wayne C. Belizar, the meeting underscored the critical role of accurate welfare goods inventory in securing an unqualified audit opinion for FY 2026. The session presented updates from the previous meeting with the National Resource Logistics Management Bureau (NRLMB), including initial schedules and proposed workflows for the inventory count. Moreover, discussions focused on aligning reconciliation activities with the June 2025 physical count, assessing current practices, and determining whether revisions or formal adoption of existing procedures are needed.

The meeting concluded with a call for clear timelines and sustained inter-office coordination to ensure timely and accurate reporting, reinforcing DSWD’s commitment to accountability and financial integrity.

On April 2, 2025, DSWD held a meeting on the Physical Inventory Plan (PIP) implementation at the Director’s Dorm, led by Management Service Director Wayne C. Belizar. He emphasized the Department’s goal of securing an unqualified audit opinion from COA in 2026—a first in over 30 years.

With just nine months left, Dir. Belizar stressed the urgent need for compliant, well-documented transactions, especially in PPE and inventory, which make up over 50% of assets. The One-Time Cleansing Policy under COA Circular 2020-006 is being used to address PHP 2.5 billion in unreconciled assets from previous years.

The meeting concluded with a reminder with strict timelines and collective accountability across all units are key to achieving audit success.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Management Service and Internal Audit Service, conducted a Strategic Meeting on One-Time PPE Cleansing on April 4, 2025 via Zoom, in line with COA Circular No. 2020-006.

Director Wayne C. Belizar emphasized the Department’s goal of achieving an unqualified audit opinion by 2026 and called for a cultural shift in financial management. Former COA Director Luzarita led the orientation on PPE inventory guidelines, recognition of found assets, and proper disposition of missing items.

Atty. Divine Kristine S. Leaño, PDPB-ODD Chief, concluded the session by affirming the Management Service’s role in pushing reforms and promoting financial accountability.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Management Service, conducted a five-day Workshop on the Reduction and Resolution of Dormant Accounts last May 5–9, 2025 at The Linden Suites Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Spearheaded by DSWD Assistant Secretary for Planning Rodolfo M. Santos and Director Wayne C. Belizar,  the workshop aimed to strengthen financial accountability and support the Department’s goal of securing an unqualified audit opinion by 2026.

Resource persons included Atty. Divine Kristine S. Leaño, Chief of the DSWD Policy Development and Planning Bureau - Organization Development Division (PDPB-ODD); Ms. Ma. Rosario G. Adasa, former Commission on Audit (COA) Supervising Auditor; and, Ms. Alma A. Baculi, DSWD COA Supervising Auditor. Their discussions tackled proper disposition of dormant accounts, guided by COA Circular Nos. 2023-008, 2020-006, and 2016-005. 

The workshop also featured hands-on activities led by PDPB-ODD Management and Audit Analyst Glenn Patrick A. Leynes, focusing on inventory, reconciliation, documentation, and derecognition processes to equip participants with the necessary tools for effective financial account management.

Participants from both central and field offices ended the workshop with concrete action plans and timelines, reinforcing their commitment to improve financial reporting across all operating units.

To further streamline internal operations and strengthen its governance framework, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially introduced the Internal Audit and Management Service (IAMS), under the direct supervision of the Office of the Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Group (OUSPPG), during a courtesy call held earlier today, 29 July 2025 at the OUSPGG Conference Room.

IAMS, as the result of the strategic merger between the Internal Audit Service (IAS) and the Management Service (MS), is geared toward achieving the most favorable Commission on Audit (COA) opinion on DSWD’s financial statements, systems, and operations.

Present during the courtesy meeting were Director Wayne C. Belizar of IAMS, along with Division Chiefs Ms. Marissa Fabricante (Internal Audit Division I), Mr. Jerry Cabili (Internal Audit Division II), and Atty. Divine Kristine S. Leaño, EnP (Management Division).

In his remarks, Undersecretary Adonis Sulit emphasized that IAMS plays a critical role in supporting the Secretary’s priorities, stating, “Our direction must be aligned. IAMS should feed into the Secretary’s thrusts and priorities by ensuring a clear institutional arrangement and advancing measures that will elevate the Department’s overall performance.”

IAMS is implementing the Unqualified Opinion Roadmap, anchored on a two-pronged strategy: the Management Division focuses on resolving existing audit issues, while the Internal Audit Divisions lead in instituting preventive and risk mitigation measures to proactively address potential audit concerns.

The courtesy call signifies a firm step forward in enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the Department, as it continues to uphold its commitment to excellent public service.