PUBLIC FINANCE: PHILIPPINES

Why do you think some government agencies/LGUs cannot fully utilize their funds at the end of the year?What could be the hindering factors? Identify these hindering factors and propose recommendations to address them. Formulate somekey implementing strategies in order to fully utilize the funds at the end of the year.

Why do some LGUs have higher share in the Internal Revenue Allotment? How is sharing being done?Do you think the sharing scheme is fair? If yes, be able to support your answer.If no, give your reasons and make your recommendations for a just, equitable and fair sharing of Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) among all LGUs.

How may agencies/LGUs be able to augment their limited funds?Discuss your strategies to augment the meager funds of some agencies/LGUs.

What is your understanding of a reenacted budget?Explain.What are the implications in project implementation if the government agencies/LGUs are operating in a reenacted budget? Discuss your answer fully.

Discuss the budget process. Identify the causes of poor budget execution and come up with recommendations to improve budget execution.

Are you in favor of the full devolution of certain functions of the national government agencies to the local government units?Give your comments/thoughts on the matter.Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages.

Discuss the salient provisions of Executive Order 138 particularly on the devolution of certain functions of the executive branch to local governments. Is the full devolution of certain functions of the executive branch beneficial tothe local government units?Share your thoughts on the matter.

Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, innovations, and best practices of the administrative system of the LGUs in terms of the implementation of the following devolved services: DSWD, DOH, DA, DENR, and DepEd, among others.