Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE

Municipality of Sogod
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October 12, 2021

BUDGET MESSAGE

The Honorable Members

Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Maasin City

Thru: The Honorable Members

Sangguniang Bayan
Sogod, Southern Leyte

Gentlemen and Ladies :

May I submit the proposed Annual Budget for FY 2022 of the Municipal Government of
Sogod pursuant to Section 318 of RA 7160.

This Executive Budget was prepared after a thorough deliberation with all concerned
offices/departments and interested citizens to make it an effective tool for equitably allocating
the limited resources of government to the different sectors, thus making the budget an
instrument for the economic and social upliftment of our people. We have substantially
committed funds for the programs, projects and activities needed for an efficient and effective
delivery of the basic services enumerated in the Local Government Code. These programs,
projects and activities are harmonized with President Duterte’s priority areas for development,
such as;

1. Anti - Corruption /transparent, Accountable and Participatory Governance.

2. Poverty Reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable.
3. Rapid, Inclusive and Sustained Economic Growth.
4. Just and lasting Peace and the Rules of Law.
5. Integrated of the Environment and Climate change adaptation and mitigation.

This Budget integrates the Municipal Development Plan into the expenditures program by
proposing only those projects which have been ranked as top priority in the Annual Investment
Program (AIP).

The Annual Budget for CY 2022 is composed of the expenditures program amounting to
P 272,206,524.00. This Expenditure Program is illustrated in Exhibit 1 and 2.

Exhibit 1
EXPENDITURE PROGRAM

Budget Year 202

20%
General Public Services - 136,603,763.00

Social Services - 30,772,122.00

15%
Economic Services - 42,890,905.00
65%
 1
Exhibit 2
DISTRIBUTION BY TYPE OF REVENUE

11.40% External Revenue

9.25% IRA - 166,816,790.00

TAX REVENUE - 19,465,000.00

79.34%

NON-TAX REVENUE - 23,985,000.00

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

- Agricultural /Rural Areas Productivity & Livelihood Program
- Comprehensive and Responsive Health Services
- Increased Agricultural Productivity and Commercial Activities
- Enhanced Revenue Generation and Prudent Fiscal Administration
- Maintenance of Peace and Order and Public Safety
FISCAL POLICIES
To ensure the sustainability of our collection efficiency in achieving our fiscal targets, the
following measures are to be implemented.
1. Enhancing Tax Collection Efficiency through administrative support and applicable judicial
remedies, if warranted.
2. Updating of Local Tax Ordinance and its strict implementation.
3. Financing construction of an integrated Public Market.
4. Updating scale of fees.
DISTRIBUTION OF LGU BUDGET BY FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Insert exhibit The Total Budget of the Municipality for Budget Year 2022 will reach P
272,206,524.00 and 79% of these will be derived from the IRA - Internal Revenue Allotment as
shown in Exhibit 2. Revenue from Local taxes for the budget year is estimated at P
43,450,000.00

A summary of the total General Fund Budget and allocation by sector, as follows:

SECTOR AMOUNT % TOTAL

General Public Services 129,090,423.00 61.39

Social Services 23,272,122.00 11.06
Economic Services 14,057,547.00 6.68
20% Local Development Fund 33,333,358.00 15.85
5% Calamity Fund 10,513,340.00 5.00
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272,206,524.00 99.98 or 100%
DISTRIBUTION BY MAJOR EXPENSE CLASS
PERSONAL SERVICES
The Total Expenditures for Personal Services for Budget Year is P 93,579,059.00
 2
The Municipality implements the 1st tranche of monthly salary increase under President
Duterte’s (LBC No. 121 dated January 24, 2020).

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

This expense class serves as the basic needs of various offices in the Municipal Government
in the operation and performance of their mandates and responsibilities which will ultimately
gear then to effective performance of office targets.

An amount of P 103,360,834.00 or 38.51% of the total Budget has been provided.

CAPITAL OUTLAY
This expense class represent 4.13% of the Annual Budget or an amount equivalent to
P 16,175,000.00 which has been purposely allocated for the Purchase of Lot for New Cemetery
and additional Lot for Dumpsite Area used for Solid Waste Management Program and other
office equipment and facilities to enhanced delivery of goods and services.

SPECIAL PURPOSE APPROPRIATION

The amount of P 56,091,631.00 has been allocated for Special Purpose Appropriation
representing 20.85% of the Annual Budget for FY 2021. It covers the provisions of the following:

20% - Economic Development Fund

5% - Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management fund or Calamity Fund

CONCLUSION

Honorable Members of the Sanggunian, this budget proposal manifests our determination
to lay a Strong foundation for a greater and progressive municipality. Let us join our hands
together as we go about our mission of providing a brighter future of our constituents.

Very truly yours,

IMELDA U. TAN
Local Chief Executive