OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTANT

Mandate, Vision/ Mission, Major Final Output, Performance Indicators and Targets

MANDATE:  

1. Install and maintain an internal audit system in the local government unit concerned;
2. Prepare and submit financial statements to the mayor and to the Sanggunian concerned;
3. Apprise the Sanggunian and other local government officials on the financial condition and operations of the local government unit concerned;
4. Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment to which expenditures and obligations may be properly charged;
5. Review supporting documents before preparation of vouchers to determine completeness of requirements;
6. Prepare statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries, allowances, reimbursements and remittances pertaining to the local government unit;
7. Prepare statements of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and other adjustments related thereto;
8. Post individual disbursements to the subsidiary ledger and index cards;
9. Maintain individual ledgers for officials and employees of the local government unit pertaining to payrolls and deductions;
10. Record and post in index card details of purchased furniture, fixtures, and equipment, including disposal thereof, if any;
11. Account for all issued requests for obligations and maintain and keep all records and reports related thereto;
12. Prepare journals and the analysis of obligations and maintain and keep all records and reports related thereto; and
13. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or ordinance.

VISION:         

To provide timely and authentic financial information to our local legislators and other stakeholders to guide them in their decision – making process for the benefit of the general public.                               

MISSION:     

We are committed to continuously strive to provide financial information and deliver accounting services and to ensure that financial records are maintained in accordance with “Philippine Public Sector Accounting Standards (PPSAS). 

ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOME:  

Rendered/ delivered effective and efficient services to clients.