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Relocation Allowance

Republic Act No. 7157 revises the provisions regarding relocation allowances for government employees, allowing them to choose between shipping their household goods at government expense or receiving a monetary equivalent. The act specifies eligibility criteria, coverage duration, and exclusions for the allowance, which is chargeable against the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). Additionally, it outlines the role of the Department of Budget and Management and the Commission on Audit in regulating these allowances.

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Relocation Allowance

Republic Act No. 7157 revises the provisions regarding relocation allowances for government employees, allowing them to choose between shipping their household goods at government expense or receiving a monetary equivalent. The act specifies eligibility criteria, coverage duration, and exclusions for the allowance, which is chargeable against the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). Additionally, it outlines the role of the Department of Budget and Management and the Commission on Audit in regulating these allowances.

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REPUBLIC ACT NO.

7157
September 19, 1991

AN ACT REVISING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 708, AS AMENDED

Sec. 74. Relocation Allowance. – Any office or employee of the Service on


assignment or from a post shall be entitled to an allowance for packing at destination
furniture and other household goods and personal effects in such amounts and within
such limitations as may be prescribed pursuant to Sec. 64, Part A, Title XII of this Act.

This allowances entitles the officer or employee to choose either of the following:

(a) Ship his household goods and personal effects to the authorized destination at the
expense of the Government in accordance with the rules regulations as the Secretary
and the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management may prescribe with
the approval of the President; or

(b) Receive the money plus equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the estimated cost or
packing and shipping of the household goods and personal effects to the authorized
destination as computed in letter (a) above. chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary

Part B. Per Diems

Sec. 75. Persons Entitled to Per Diems. – All officers and employees of the Service
on travel status or on assignment out of their regular post shall be entitled to per diems
at such amounts as the Secretary with the approval of the President, may prescribe by
regulations.chanrobles virtualaw library

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) provides guidelines on


relocation allowances for government personnel, primarily focusing on the
grant of relocation allowance when an official is reassigned to a new
workstation for at least six months. This allowance is meant to cover the first
30 days of the new assignment and is equivalent to the allowable daily rate of
per diem.

Key Points on Relocation Allowance:


 Eligibility:
The relocation allowance is typically granted when an official is reassigned to a new
workstation for at least six months.
 Scope:
It covers the first 30 days of the new assignment and is equivalent to the existing daily
per diem rate.
 Fund Source:
The allowance is chargeable against the MOOE (Maintenance and Other Operating
Expenses) of the new assignment.
 Exclusions:
 Reassignments within the National Capital Region (NCR) do not qualify for relocation
allowance.
 Reassignments in regions outside NCR involving distances less than 100 kilometers are
also excluded.
 Assignments that do not involve travel by air or sea do not qualify.
 Other Allowances:
The DBM also addresses other allowances like representation allowance (RA) and
transportation allowance (TA), which are combined to form RATA.
 Legal Basis:
The DBM's guidelines on allowances are based on various laws and regulations,
including those related to the Civil Service.
 COA's Role:
The Commission on Audit (COA) plays a role in ensuring that allowances are paid in
accordance with DBM guidelines and that there is no misuse of government funds.

While the CSC doesn't have a single, universal rule on relocation allowances,
it provides guidelines and references to other legal documents (like EO 248)
that agencies can use to determine their specific policies. Employees should
consult with their agency's HR department or relevant personnel office to
understand the specific rules and conditions regarding relocation allowances
for their situation.

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