SC affirms COA ruling disallowing P15-million benefits to PhilHealth staff

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'Good faith is no longer a defense for recipients of subsequently disallowed public benefits or allowances,' says the Supreme Court.

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court affirmed the Commission on Audit ruling disallowing the grant of P15.2 million worth of unauthorized benefits to employees of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation .

The supposed benefits or various notice of disallowance were first received by PhilHealth Region IV-A office covering the transportation allowance, project completion incentive, and educational assistance allowance paid to regular and contractual employees for 2009 and 2010.“considered irregular expenditures since job order employees are not entitled to the benefits enjoyed by government employees, as stated under COA Circular No. 85-55A.

 

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