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Dbm's Ict Initiative Bags Futuregov Award Rules set for prompt release of 3 retirementDBM perks Bulletin April-June 2013 No Ateneo-La Salle Rivalry Between These Two Friends 4 DBM celebrates its 77th anniversary 6 April - June 2013 www.dbm.gov.ph DBM’S ICT INITIATIVE BAGS FUTUREGOV AWARD The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) was recognized as “Government Organization of the Year” by FutureGov magazine, which hailed the agency for its landmark Medium-Term Information and Communications Technology Harmonization Initiative (MITHI). The initiative is designed to streamline and harmonize all information and communications technology (ICT) systems across government, and ensure a systematic process for the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of government-wide ICT projects. The award was given at the recently held FutureGov Awards Philippines, which celebrates successful public sector innovation and modernization. Mr. James Smith, managing editor of FutureGov and chairman of the judging panel, said that MITHI will enable government offices to veer away from disparate and redundant systems and become more productive and efficient. “This initiative (MITHI), combined with the ongoing work of the Department of Budget and Management in consolidating government ICT infrastructure and enabling better governance, is recognized by this award,” he said. Budget and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad said that the award was a testament to the Administration’s reform efforts, Undersecretary Richard ‘Bon’ E. Moya receives the award particularly in view of its ICT initiatives. for the Medium-Term Information and Communications Technology Harmonization Initiative (MITHI) project for this see page 12 year’s inaugural FutureGov Awards-Philippines. House minority bloc rates DBM excellent The Department of Budget and Technology, Public Works and Highways, improvement’ mark. Three agencies, on Management (DBM), along with its chief and Tourism were likewise rated excellent the other hand, got a failing mark. Secretary Florencio ‘Butch’ Abad, received by the minority bloc of the House of an excellent rating for the proper Representatives based on the report card The rating was based on the assessment management of government funds which it released in April of this year. of the government agencies’ performance helped boost the country’s economy. from 2010, since the Aquino administration Three other government entities namely Sixteen (16) agencies were rated assumed office, up to the early part of the departments of Science and ‘performing well,’ while 17 received a ‘needs 2013. (TIS) DBM Bulletin 2 April-June 2013 SINGAPORE-FRANCE SEMINAR IN PUBLIC FINANCE: NEW HORIZON IN GOVERNANCE By: Marlyn A. de Guzman, Chief Budget and Management Specialist Systems and Productivity Improvement Bureau The Singapore-France Joint Seminar in “New Public Management” held at Singapore Civil Service College (CSC) from March 3 to 9, 2013 showed the sincere commitment of France, through Training on the Unified Accounts Code Structure (UACS), the Online Submission of the Adetef - a Technical Assistance Budget Proposal System (OSBPS) and the Harmonized Financial Accountability Board composed of the French Ministry Reports (FARs) held on April 2 at the St. Francis Suites, Mandaluyong City. for the Economy, Finance and Industry and the Ministry for the Budget, Public Accounts and State Reform; and the DBM PFM reforms shift into high gear with the Singapore government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). The seminar implementation of UACS & OSBPS aims to assist Third World countries Some 66 participants from the different for Central Office technical staff early this enhance their performance in the public regional offices of the Department of Budget year. A topic on the new FARs was added finance sector by sharing magnanimously and Management (DBM) attended a one- to the regional batch in view of the recent their financial resources; success stories day training on the Unified Account Code issuance of DBM-COA Joint Circular No. and initiatives in public governance. The seminar leaders/lecturers came from Structure (UACS), the Online Submission 2013-1 dated March 15, 2013 on the France and Singapore. of Budget Proposal System (OSBPS) and “Revised Guidelines on the Submission the Harmonized Financial Accountability of Quarterly Accountability Reports The training consisted basically of lectures Reports (FARs) on April 2, 2013 at the St. on Appropriations, Allotments, on some of Singapore and France’s Francis Suites in Mandaluyong City. Obligations and Disbursements.” policies, approaches, experiences, successes, and failures in public The training was conducted to foster a The UACS was designed to harmonize governance and administration. common understanding and appreciation the government accounts of oversight Some learnings from the seminar: among DBM employees of the ongoing departments and pave the way for more Singapore’s Public Service for the PFM reform initiatives that impact on the effective and streamlined financial 21st Century (PS 21), a movement budget preparation activities beginning the reporting. The OSBPS, on the other hand, which aspires to cultivate excellence 2014 budget and onwards. It was a follow in public service, has been a major through to a similar one-day training force in the country’s economic see page program on UACS and OSBPS conducted 3 advancement. The French central government’s devolution of functions contributed to the success of its budgetary reforms (shift from a management-focused to results-based management). Relatedly, similar devolution of functions to the local government units (LGUs) was adopted by the Philippines in 1990 which empowered the LGUs through the grant of autonomy and corporate powers. The Budget Management Framework of Singapore and France is directed Members of the Development Communication Coordinating Network (DEVCOMNET) towards the universal goal of public strike a pose for a photo-op during the group’s Planning-cum-Teambuilding Workshop at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay last April 18-19. DBM delegates were Mr. John E. Lansangan of TIS and Ms Margarette Lyneida Louise Reyes of PIU. see page 4 DBM Bulletin April-June 2013 3 Rules set for prompt release of retirement perks Abad: Retirees to get benefits w/in 30 days post-retirement The Department of Budget and retirement. The Civil Service Commission Management (DBM) issued new (CSC) issued Resolution No. 1300237, guidelines for the release of retirement which outlines the Implementing Rules perks for all government employees, in a and Regulations (IRR) of the said law. move to facilitate the efficient processing and timely release of benefits to retiring “In the past, the release of retirees’ government employees. pensions was prone to several delays. Some retirees even had to wait for at least Under Budget Circular 2013-1 dated April a year or more before their benefits could 12, 2013, government retirees will receive be processed. We understand the great their retirement perks, gratuities and other inconvenience this has caused our benefits due them within thirty (30) days retirees, and the implementation of the DBM Pride. Former DBM Director Nieves L. from their actual date of retirement, modified guidelines should assure the Osorio is the newest Commissioner of the provided all necessary requirements are quick release of their perks as mandated Civil Service Commission (CSC) who took submitted ninety (90) days prior to said by law,” Abad said. date. her oath of office before Chairman Francisco T. Duque III on Monday, May 20, 2013 in a A maximum period of one hundred twenty simple ceremony at the CSC’s Central Office “President Aquino recognizes the valuable (120) days is prescribed for the in Diliman, Quezon City. contributions of our retiring employees and submission, processing, release and their years of service to the government payment of the retirees’ benefits. This Osorio served as an Assistant National and the country. By ensuring the swift period includes a prescribed period of up processing of their retirement pensions, to ninety (90) days prior to a retiree’s Treasurer for the Debt Clearing Office in the our retirees can receive the assistance effective retirement date for the Bureau of the Treasury in 1988 before she due them and support themselves ably, submission of all documentary joined the Department of Budget and even after they’ve left their posts in requirements to their mother agency, and Management as Director of the Government government,” Budget and Management then to DBM. Corporations Budget Bureau in March 30, Secretary Florencio B. Abad said. 1988 to January 1991. From February 1991 The DBM will then process the agency’s to March 1993 she was the Director of the Republic Act No. 10154 of 2011 provides request for retirement payments within 10 Budget Operations Bureau “B”, and Director that all retiring government employees of the Budget and Finance Bureau “E” should receive their retirement benefits from April 1993 to February 1995 (one-stop within thirty days from their actual date of see page 10 shop bureau for GOCCs). (Photo courtesy of the Career Executive Service Board) (jel) DBM PFM . from p. 2 will support the submission of budget proposals from the central offices of national government agencies through the internet. This is envisioned to minimize the large volume of physical transactions between DBM and the national government agencies through digitization. Resource persons from the Department include
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