The Commission on Audit (COA) has disallowed P375 million in confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), citing deficiencies in documentation and liquidation reports.
COA identified Vice President Sara Duterte and several officials as liable for the disallowed amount, including questioned expenses tied to surveillance, intelligence activities, and aid programs.
The audit body said supporting documents failed to sufficiently prove the results of confidential operations and required stricter evidence for purchases amounting to hundreds of millions of pesos.
It also noted that some expenses were backed only by acknowledgment receipts rather than official sales documents or invoices.
The notice warned that the disallowance may become final if not appealed within 180 days.
Source: PhilNews24 | April 21, 2026
