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    A member of the House of Representatives is calling for an investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Philippines' conditional cash transfer program based on findings from the Commission on Audit. The program's budget increased from 21 billion pesos in 2011 to 39.44 billion pesos for 2012. The audit found that 6.86% of sampled beneficiaries were ineligible as they owned property or businesses. There were also discrepancies like double counting of beneficiaries and unclaimed funds totaling over 19 million pesos. The social welfare department secretary reported that over 171,000 households had been removed from the program as of November 2011. The lawmaker argued that the large number of removed families and high administrative costs show issues with how the program is

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    A member of the House of Representatives is calling for an investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Philippines' conditional cash transfer program based on findings from the Commission on Audit. The program's budget increased from 21 billion pesos in 2011 to 39.44 billion pesos for 2012. The audit found that 6.86% of sampled beneficiaries were ineligible as they owned property or businesses. There were also discrepancies like double counting of beneficiaries and unclaimed funds totaling over 19 million pesos. The social welfare department secretary reported that over 171,000 households had been removed from the program as of November 2011. The lawmaker argued that the large number of removed families and high administrative costs show issues with how the program is

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    A member of the House of Representatives is calling for an investigation into alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Philippines' conditional cash transfer program based on findings from the Commission on Audit. The program's budget increased from 21 billion pesos in 2011 to 39.44 billion pesos for 2012. The audit found that 6.86% of sampled beneficiaries were ineligible as they owned property or businesses. There were also discrepancies like double counting of beneficiaries and unclaimed funds totaling over 19 million pesos. The social welfare department secretary reported that over 171,000 households had been removed from the program as of November 2011. The lawmaker argued that the large number of removed families and high administrative costs show issues with how the program is

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    28, 2012 DATE

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    Probe irregularities in CCTP implementation - solon


    A ranking member of the House of Representatives is strongly pushing for a congressional inquiry into the findings of the Commission on Audit (COA) about alleged irregularities in the implementation of the governments multi-billion conditional cash transfer program (CCTP). In House Resolution 2034, Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casio said with the large amount appropriated for the program, it is imperative for the House Committees on Poverty Alleviation and Appropriations to investigate how the allocation is being disbursed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This years allotment for the CCTP implementation is P39.44 billion as against the P21.194-billion allocation in 2011. Citing COA findings, Casio said some of the beneficiaries, 96 or 6.86% of the 1,400 sample beneficiaries included in the program, were not extremely poor and are, therefore, ineligible for CCT participation. According to media reports, included in the list are people who own hectares of land, cars, rental apartments and small businesses. Others are local government employees or public school teachers earning regular salaries, Casio, chairman of the House Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, said. Casio said the COA also reported discrepancies and double entries of the names of 3,146 grantees in 250 payrolls covering the payment period May 25, 2010, which further led to accumulation of idle funds in the Land Bank of the Philippines amounting to P19,468,900.00 for over the counter payments and P516,300.00 for cash card payments. Unclaimed cash in the amount of P138,002,926 was also discovered. The idle amount remains unclaimed because of said double entries and claimants are not legitimate 4Ps grantees, Casio said. Casio said DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman reported 171,947 households which have already been delisted as of November 2011 and that a grievance redress system is in place. The large number of delisted families proves that besides the faulty principle behind it, there is something structurally wrong with the implementation of the program, Casio said. Instead of giving dole-outs and allocating a substantial amount for its administration, it would be more prudent and farsighted to prioritize and invest in free education and health services, as well as skills development and livelihood programs, Casio stressed.(30) jsc

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