A lawmaker has called for the forfeiture of intelligence and confidential funds if these are disallowed by the Commission on Audit (COA), citing the need for transparency and accountability in government spending.
According to the lawmakers, such funds, often used for national security and intelligence gathering, should be subject to stricter scrutiny to prevent misuse.
The call comes after COA flagged the use of certain confidential funds in various government agencies, raising questions about their proper allocation.
While intelligence funds are crucial for national security, the lawmaker argued that they should not be exempt from audit processes.
This statement has sparked debate on balancing national security with public financial oversight.
