Filing of SALN until April 30 CSC The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds all incumbent government officials

s and employees that they have until April 30, 2010 to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN). CSC Chair Francisco T. Duque said, Let us not overlook the importance of filing the SALN. As government workers, it is our sworn duty to serve the public with utmost transparency and accountability. It is also a constant reminder that we should not use our positions for personal gain. The SALN is a comprehensive record of a declarants assets, liabilities, net worth, business interests, financial connections and relatives in government. Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, requires all those working in government, regardless of position, to file their SALN annually. The Commission said that the SALN should reflect information as of December 31, 2009. It also advised state workers to use the 1994 version of the SALN Form, explaining that that the Annual Declaration Form introduced in 2008 will no longer be used as it does not comply with relevant laws. Furthermore, the CSC emphasized that the SALN is made under oath, which means all information indicated in the form should be truthful and accurate. Falsification of information or failure to supply the required data may be subject to disciplinary or criminal action under R.A. 6713. A downloadable copy of the SALN Form is available at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph.