‘SUBJECT Republic of the Philippines (COMMISSION ON AUDIT ADMINISTRATION SECTOR Comomnelt Avent, Quezon Cy : ALL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES This Commission + Approval of this Commission's request for exemption from certain prohibited acts in connection with the May 13, 2019 national and local elections In COMELEC Notice dated January 31, 2019, Chairman Sheriff M, Abas approved the request of this Commission, insofar as the continuing authority to appoint, hire new employees, transfer or detail whatever of any officers and employees of this Commissions concerned, provided: ‘That the sald appointment, hiring, and transfer or detail is essential to the proper functioning of the office and shall not in any manner influence the conduct ofthe May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections; ‘That the same shall not im or the giving of any increase of salary or remuneration or pri ich Is strictly problbited during the forty-five (45) day period before the May 13, 2019 Elections, without any exception whatsoever; Attached is a copy of the above-entitled Notice for reference. For information and guidance, please. re ‘huangi. Republic of the Philippines COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Intramuros, Manila vocumeNT uo, \1-= Bos Law Department \A-ProaC Law 1401689) RECOMMENDATION ON THE REQUEST FOR THE GRANT OF CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OR HIRE NEW EMPLOYEES, AND TRANSFER OR DETAIL EMPLOYEES IN THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD FOR THE MAY 2019 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS More ren mete nee neen en ween een n eg x NOTICE HON. MICHAEL G, AGUINALDO Chairperson Commission on Audit Office of Chairperson Commonwealth Avenue Quezon City, Philippines GREETINGS: For your information and guidance, attached is a copy of the approval from the Office of the Chairman, this Commission in the above-entitled matter. ‘Thank you very much, January 31, 2019. ari ita itt 0 AGERE Director Encl.: a/s 1:39 tpl 18-1504 (LAWS0-01500) Agente (COK) Ctiningiblic of the Philippines COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS Manila LAW DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM No. _l4- 1204 (Law \4-0tsed) FOR : SHERIFF M. ABAS Chairman SUBJECT : | RECOMMENDATION ON THE REQUEST FOR THE GRANT OF CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OR HIRE NEW EMPLOYEES, AND TRANSFER OR DETAIL EMPLOYEES IN THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA) DURING THE ELECTION PERIOD FOR THE MAY 2019 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS. DATE : 30JANUARY 2019 This refers to the 28 January 2019 Letter of Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo, Commission on Audit (COA), which was received by this Department on 30 January 2019, requesting for a grant of a continuing authority to appoint, and hire new employees from 29 March 2019 to 12 May 2019, and to transfer/detail COA employees from 13 January 2019 to 12 June 2019. The pertinent portion of the letter reads: “This refers to COMELEC Resolution No. 10475 dated January 7, 2019, prescribing the periods of prohibited acts in connection with the May 13, 2018 national and local elections, Over the next few months, the ‘Commission on Audit (COA) will face the retirement af its personnel both compulsory and optional. The prohibition against personnel movement in the government service ie. recruitment, promotion, and specifically reassignments of officials and personnel where necessary, may, unduly derail the delivery of our audit services as mandated by the Constitution. This will likewise result in the delay of audit report preparation and the eventual release of audit reports. v0 20% vox Page 1 of 3In view of the above, may we request authority to issue appointments in the nature of Transfer, Original and Promotion and reassign personnel during the period of the election ban set forth under the aforementioned COMELEC Resolution for the COA to effectively implement audit Programs and activities for practical purposes as time is of the essence and our reports are time bound. We will submit the complete lists of appointments (Original and Promotion) issued as well as the Order of Reassignments issued using the COMELBC prescribed forms as soon as ‘we have consolidated the same. ‘May we assure the COMELEC that the personnel movements within the COA would not in any way iméluence the conduct of the May 13, 2019 ‘National and Local Elections,” In addition to the President of the Philippines, the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals and other lower courts, including the Senate and Presidential Electoral Tribunals, other agencies of the government may be granted continuing authority to appoint or hire new employees from 29 March 2019 until 12 May 2019, and to transfer ot detail their officers and employees from 13 January 2019 to 12 June 2019, in view of the nature of their functions under Sections 28 and 29 of Resolution No. 10475. Upon evaluation, we find the letterrequest of COA Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo, in compliance with the aforementioned Resolution and justified in view of the nature of their functions. IN LIGHT OF THE FOREGOING, this Department RECOMMENDS the APPROVAL of the request of COA Chairperson Aguinaldo, insofar as the continuing authority to appoint, hire new employees, transfer or detail whatever of any officers and employees of the COA is concerned, provided: 1. That the said appointment, hiring, and transfer or detail is essential to the proper functioning of the office and shall not in any manner influence the conduct of the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections; 2. That the same shall not involve promotion or the giving of any increase of salary or remuneration or privilege which is strictly Prohibited during the forty-five (45) day period before the May 13, 2019 Elections, without any exception whatsoever; 1 In the Matter ofthe Enforcement of the Prohibition Aguinst Appointment cr Hixing of New Employees; ‘Creation or Filing Up of New Positions; Giving Salary Increases; Transfer or Detall of Civil Service Employees; and Suspension of Elective Local Officials; and Filing of Leave of Absences of Local ‘Treasurers in connection with the May 13, 2019 National and Locel Elections. Promulgated by the Honorable Commission En Bare on 07 Jaruaty 2079. Page2 of 33. That this authorization shall be prospective in application and without prejudice to the applicable Civil Service Law, rules and regulations on personnel actions/movements; and 4. That the proper notices prescribed and required under Section 29 @), of Resolution No. 10475 shall be promptly sent to the Commission through this Department. Respectfully submitted for Your Honor’s consideration. Director. By virtue of the authority granted upon me under COMELEC Resolution No. 10475, promulgated on 07 January 2019, the recommendation of the Law Department is hereby APPROVED. sohlttesins Chairman Exemption Continaing Authority COM/LAVWEI901589 Page 3 of 3