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COA Orders Fraud Audit Of Bulacan Flood-Control Projects Following President Marcos' Call For Accountability
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Setting in motion President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to pursue unscrupulous contractors, the Commission on Audit (COA) has ordered an immediate fraud audit of all flood-control projects in Bulacan province.
Bulacan, which has received the largest allocation for flood-mitigation works in Central Luzon—amounting to ₱44 billion from 2022 to 2025—has now come under close scrutiny. Nearly half of the region’s total flood-control budget was funneled into the province.
In its directive, COA instructed supervising auditors and audit team leaders assigned to the district engineering offices in the region to submit all necessary documents for review. The order comes on the heels of President Marcos’ inspection of several flood-control projects in Bulacan last Friday.
During his visit, the President did not mince words in criticizing what he saw: projects that were poorly executed, defective, or left unfinished. He underscored that corruption and negligence in public works not only waste taxpayers’ money but also put communities at risk, especially in flood-prone areas.
The COA’s fraud audit aims to determine whether irregularities or corruption were involved in the design, implementation, and completion of these projects. Depending on its findings, the audit could pave the way for administrative and even criminal cases against erring officials and contractors.
By launching this probe, COA reinforces the administration’s broader push for accountability and transparency in government spending—particularly in infrastructure projects meant to safeguard lives and livelihoods.
Bulacan, which has received the largest allocation for flood-mitigation works in Central Luzon—amounting to ₱44 billion from 2022 to 2025—has now come under close scrutiny. Nearly half of the region’s total flood-control budget was funneled into the province.
In its directive, COA instructed supervising auditors and audit team leaders assigned to the district engineering offices in the region to submit all necessary documents for review. The order comes on the heels of President Marcos’ inspection of several flood-control projects in Bulacan last Friday.
During his visit, the President did not mince words in criticizing what he saw: projects that were poorly executed, defective, or left unfinished. He underscored that corruption and negligence in public works not only waste taxpayers’ money but also put communities at risk, especially in flood-prone areas.
The COA’s fraud audit aims to determine whether irregularities or corruption were involved in the design, implementation, and completion of these projects. Depending on its findings, the audit could pave the way for administrative and even criminal cases against erring officials and contractors.
By launching this probe, COA reinforces the administration’s broader push for accountability and transparency in government spending—particularly in infrastructure projects meant to safeguard lives and livelihoods.
Aug 18, 2025
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