Public Fiscal Administration Introduction of Local Fiscal Administration Organization of Local Fiscal Administration Realities, Policies and Goals of Public Fiscal Administration By: EXEQUIEL K. SALCEDO III This presentation will discuss introduction to local fiscal administration, elements and scope, legal basis, institutional framework and organization, realities, policies and goals of public fiscal administration in the Philippines. Learning Objectives • Discuss Local Fiscal Administration as defined by authors. • Enumerate the elements and scope of LFA. • Discuss the Legal Basis of LFA. • Present the institutional framework, organization and goals of LFA. • Briefly discuss the NGAs and institution with supervisory power over LGUs. • Briefly discuss the policy of LFA and • Generate insights on realities of PFA . Local Fiscal Administration • Formulation • Implementation • Evaluation • Taxation • Revenue Administration • Resources allocation • budgeting and expenditure • Public borrowing and debt management • Accounting and auditing Policies and Decisions on -Briones (1996:2) Local Fiscal Administration Refers to conduct and management of financial affairs and operations of provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays. Ursal (1984:1) FISCAL POLICY ENVIRONMENT (Internal Environment) Structures Systems Process Officials/ Personnel FISCAL POLICY ENVIRONMENT Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:4) Scope of Local Fiscal Administration 1. Revenue Generation • All aspect of local taxation; • Borrowing and its management; • Operation of public enterprise; • Revenue enhancement measures; • Revenue Planning, forecasting & accounting Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:6) Revenue Allocation and Utilization 2. • Budgeting system and process, including the linkage of planning and budgeting, expenditure planning, expenditure allocation and expenditure monitoring; • Accounting and auditing of expenditures; Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:6) Other Aspects 3. • Property and supply management; • Internal control which cut across all fiscal functions and; • Other related matters like central grant and allotment, organization for LFA and computerization of fiscal operations/system Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:6) Legal Basis for LFA Local Government Units, by virtue of 1973 and 1987 constitution, RA 7160 or Local Government Code of 1991 and Laws from Nat’l Agencies with Supervisory power over LGUs grants power and authority to exercise the functions of fiscal administration INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF LOCAL FINANCE Congress of the Philippines PRESIDENT Supreme Court & Lower Court Constitutional Offices COA Highly Urbanized Cities Provinces Cities and Municipalities Barangays Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:27) DOF DBM DOJ Organization of Local Fiscal Administration and Goals Office of the Local C H I E F EXECU TI VE GOVERNOR/MAYOR Public funds is managed in accordance to LAW and REGULATION Office of the Administrator LOCAL SANGGUNIAN Public funds is safeguarded from LOST AND WASTAGE Office of Local Accountant Office of Local Assessor Office of Local Treasurer Office of Local Budget Officer Accounting & Internal Audit Appraise & Assess Real Property for Taxation Revenue collection & fund disbursement Consolidate and evaluate budget proposals Office of Local Planning& Dev’t Coordinator Formulate & sustain dev’t plans/programs & policy In order to ensure SUBSTANTIAL, ECONOMICAL and EFFICIENT use of resources in the operations of the Gov’t NGAs with supervisory powers over LGU Formulate revenue policies to ensure funding of gov’t programs that will promote welfare, accelerate economic growth and stability. Promote the sound, efficient and effective management and utilization of gov’t resources. Examine, audit and settle all accounts, properties and expenditure of the government. Source: DOF,DBM,COA website NGAs with supervisory powers over LGU Strengthening local gov’t capability aimed towards the effective delivery of basic services to the citizenry. provide administrative, advisory, consultative and other support services to the President in the latter’s exercise of their powers and functions as Head of State and of the Executive Branch. Source: DILG, OP website O T H ER INSTITUTIONS Influences the direction of local autonomy through legislation that would either augment or withdraw the resources generated by local gov’t. Rule the constitutionality or legality of tax ordinances and other revenue measures of local government. Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:29-30) Venue for tax appeals, especially when all administrative remedies had been exhausted by the tax payer. Rule the constitutionality or legality of tax ordinances and other revenue measures of local government. Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:29-30) The Province First level of hierarchical structure of local governments consist of a cluster of municipalities and component cities headed by elected governor as head and chief executive of the provincial government Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:37) Provincial Appointive Officials/ Office O Mandatory Optional • Sec. S . Panglalawigan . Gen. Serv. O • Population O. • Treasurer .Legal Officer • E N R Officer • Assessor . Administrator • Cooperatives O. • Accountant . Budget Officer • Architect • Engineer . Agriculturist • IO • Health Officer . Veterinarian • Economic • SWD Officer . Planning & Dev’t Coor Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:39) Enterprise The City Serves as a general purpose government for the coordination and delivery of basic, regular and direct services and effective governance of inhabitants within its territorial jurisdiction. Can be classified as Independent Component City, Highly Urbanized City and Component City Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:41) City Appointive Officials/ Office O Mandatory Optional • Sec. S Panglungsod . Gen. Serv. O • Population O. • Treasurer .Legal Officer • E N R Officer • Assessor . Administrator • Cooperatives O. • Accountant . Budget Officer • Architect • Engineer . Civil Registrar • IO • Health Officer . Veterinarian • Agriculturist • SWD Officer . Planning & Dev’t Coor Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:44) The Municipality Second tier in the structure of local government made up of cluster of barangays and serve as a general- purpose government for the coordination and delivery of basic, regular and direct services as well as the effective governance of inhabitants within its territorial jurisdiction. Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:43) Municipal Appointive Officials/ Office O Mandatory Optional • Sec. S Bayan . Budget Officer • Administrator • Treasurer . Accountant • Legal Officer • Assessor . Engineer • Health Officer . Civil Registrar • Planning & Dev’t Coor Source: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:44) • Agriculturist • E N R Officer • SWD Officer • Architect .IO Barangay - basic political unit of the state. Serves as the planning and implementing unit of gov’t policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the community. Barangay Appointive Officials Mandatory • Secretary • Treasurer • Lupong Tagapamayapa Sou rce: Celestino, Malvar, Zipagan (1998:47) Optional • Community Brigade Policies Fiscal policy is the use of government revenue collection and expenditure to influence the economy. Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country, controls either the cost of very short-term borrowing or the monetary base, often targeting an inflation rate or interest rate to ensure price stability and general trust in the currency. Source: Wikepedia REALITIES INSIGHTS SHARING & Class Discussion Realities • LGUs remained mendicants for funds depending so much on central government. • Lacks of/ inadequate coordination and cooperation among offices involved. • Adoption of new technology to improve efficiency in operations. • Understaffing, mismatch and lack of career system. Source: Cuaresma & Lago (1996:11&15) THANK Y U