Thursday, May 7, 2009

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Chapter 1)

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 v_solamo

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Chapter 2)

Chapter 2 Chapter 2 v_solamo

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Chapter 3)

Chapter 3 Chapter 3 v_solamo

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Chapter 4)

Chapter 4 Chapter 4 v_solamo

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Chapter 5)

Chapter 5 Chapter 5 v_solamo

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Recommendations)

Recommendations Recommendations v_solamo

Model Procurement System in IGaCoS (Conceptual Framework)

Conceptual Framework Conceptual Framework v_solamo

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Resource Administration In Public Institutions: Supply and Property Management Perspective

by: Percenito O. Bustamante, MPA
City General Services Officer
Island Garden City of Samal

I. Overview

1.1 Common Problems and Issues

> There are properties which can not be accounted for immediately
- for livestock dispersal – difficulties in locating the recipients during inventory taking

- transfer of ownership without prior knowledge of the CGSO (there is no MOA furnished to CGSO for succeeding beneficiaries with the exception for the initial acceptance of the project by them)

> Some damaged properties are not properly reported

- on record same are considered as serviceable (makes the cost of inventories hypothetical)

> On time compliance of rules and regulations at office levels

- concerned personnel being tasked to handle property management at Office levels seem to have lots of assigned works

- some copies of AREs are not furnished to the CGSO (especially when accountabilities are transferred from one personnel to another)

- some PIS have not been are not returned back to CGSO

> Improper handling of properties

- “unclean/untidy” properties

- careless handling (don’t care if properties are damaged)

- changing of parts of some logistics are not being properly noted on AREs

> Attitude problems

- accountable personnel of lost property or properties will just promise to attend to such issue/s during retirement or resignation.

1.2 Implications

Unaccounted, Lost Properties, Unserviceability Of Properties will:

> affect the performance of offices in service delivery

> affect cost of inventory

1.3 Statement of Policy

As s policy of the state, “all resources of the government shall be managed, expended or utilized in accordance with law and regulations, and safeguarded against loss or wastage through illegal or improper disposition with the purpose of ensuring economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the operation of the government.

The responsibility to take care that such policy is faithfully adhered to rests directly with the chief or head of the government agency concerned.
(Sec. 2, PD 1445)

1.4 Principles

1.4.1 Stewardship


Effective stewardship and accountability of properties owned by the government is essential. Therefore, property stewards are deemed accountable to designated departments, each of which is responsible for the day-to-day management, use, care, record-keeping and disposal of these assets.

1.4.2 Security of Property

Each member of the staff in the different departments has a general obligation to safeguard and make appropriate use of properties either assigned for individual or group use. Each department must ensure that there are reasonable security measures implemented in their areas to prevent theft, damage or misuse of these properties. The head of the department or office must play an integral role relative to these issues.

Relative hereof, safeguarding of property includes, but is not limited to:

> Notifying the appropriate Property Custodian of the movement or disposal of property;

> Exercising reasonable care and security measures to prevent theft, misuse, or damage and maintain assets in good condition;

> Provide adequate protection for equipment during movement, storage or while being used;

> Ensure that equipment is properly stored and secured when not in use;

> Reporting lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise impaired property to appropriate parties, including but not limited to a direct supervisor using appropriate institutional forms.

II. Process of Supply and Property Management

2.1 Requisition


> Identifying needs and issuing request for acquisition

2.2 Procurement/Acquisition

> Undertaking the procurement process

2.3 Delivery, Inspection and Custodianship

> Acceptance based on compliance to specifications of needs and assumption of accountability

2.4 Utilization and Recording

Documentation of accountability and maintenance (inclusion in office management the daily routine for maintenance – Name of Logistics, Items for Maintenance, Scope of Work and Frequency)

Maintenance Schedule for Office Equipments (Sample Only)
_______________________________________________
Name of Logistics | Items for Maint. | Scope of Work | Frequency |
|_______________|______________|______________|__________|_

2.5 Disposal

Appraisal (LGU/COA levels) and disposal

III. Roles, Responsibilities and Accountability

(Reference: Rule 19, (Utilization of Supplies and Property) and Rule 20 Accountability for Supplies or Properties), all under Title IV (Utilization and Accounting) of the Commission on Audit Circular No. 92-386 (Rules and Regulations on Supply and Property Management in Local Governments)

3.1 Direct Responsibility for Supplies and Properties

The person in actual possession of the supplies or property or entrusted with its custody and control shall be responsible for its proper use and care and shall exercise the diligence of a good father of a family in the utilization and safekeeping thereof.

3.2 Transfer of Excess Property or Properties

It shall be the duty of every head of the department or office to turn over to the City General Services Officer, as the case maybe, excess properties for re-issuance to other departments or offices.

3.3 Accountability for Supplies and Properties

3.3.1 Primary and Secondary Accountability for Supplies and Properties


Every head of department or office in the City Government shall be primarily accountable for all supplies and properties assigned or issued to his or her department or office.

The personnel entrusted with the possession or custody of supplies and properties under the primary accountability of the head of the department or office shall be immediately accountable to said officer.

The head of a department or office shall require the person in possession or having custody and control thereof under him or her to keep such records and make reports for his or her own information and protection.

3.3.2 Transfer of Accountability

Transfer of non-consumable supplies or properties from the City General Services Officer to any department or office for reissuance to the end-user shall be covered by a Property Issue Slip (PIS –LGU Form No. 08) to be prepared in such number of copies as are necessary showing the complete descriptions of the supplies and properties and the acquisition cost.

Each Property Issue Slip must bear certificates effecting the transfer to be signed by the City General Services Officer and head of the department or office.

Transfer of non-consumable supplies or properties from the head of the department or office to the end-user shall be covered by Acknowledgment Receipt (ARE) for non-expendable materials and Inventory Custodian Slip (ICS) for semi-expendable supplies. The City General Services Officer shall be furnished with a copy of said documents.

3.3.3 Responsibility and Duty of a Personnel Immediately Accountable

The personnel in actual physical possession of or entrusted with the custody or control of supplies or properties shall be responsible for the proper use and care of the same and shall exercise due diligence in the utilization and safekeeping thereof.

Further, he or she shall keep a complete and updated record of the same and shall render an account or inventory thereof semi-annually to the head of department or office concerned.

3.3.4 Duty of Personnel Primarily Accountable

It shall be the duty of every head of department or office to keep a complete record of all supplies or properties under his or her charge and render his accounts or inventories thereof semi-annually to the Local Chief Executive through the City General Services Officer on or before July 31 and January 15 of each year.

The auditor shall be furnished a copy of the report.

3.3.5 Measure of Liability of Personnel Accountable for Supplies and Properties

The personnel in possession of or having custody or control of supplies or properties who is immediately accountable thereof, shall be liable for its money value in case of illegal, improper or unauthorized use thereof, by himself or by any other persons for whose acts her she may be responsible, he or she also shall be liable for all loss, damage or deterioration occasioned by negligence in the keeping or use of such supplies or properties.

The burden of proof that due diligence and care in the utilization and safekeeping thereof was observed, rests on the accountable officer.

Unless, he registered his or her objection in writing, an accountable personnel shall not be relieved from liability by reason of his or her having acted under the direction of a superior officer in using supplies or properties with which he or she is chargeable. The officer directing any illegal, unauthorized or improper use of supplies or properties shall first be required to answer thereof.

3.3.6 Notice of Loss and Application for Relief

When loss of government supplies or properties occurs, it shall be the duty of the officer immediately accountable or having custody thereof to immediately notify simultaneously the office or department head and the Office of the City Auditor.

The office or department head shall immediately conduct a preliminary investigation of the loss and refer the matter to the proper government investigating agency.

An officer or employee who fails to comply the requirement shall not be relieved of liability or allowed credit for any of such loss in the settlement of his or her accounts.

> The request for relief shall be filed with the City Auditor by the accountable officer within the statutory period of thirty (30)days or of such longer as maybe be allowed. In general, the request shall be accompanied by the following documents;

> The basic notice of loss showing the exact date of filing and receipt in the office of the auditor concerned;

> Affidavit of the accountable officer containing a statement of facts and circumstance of the loss;

> Affidavits of two (2) disinterested parties cognizant of the facts and circumstances of the loss;

> Final investigation report of the office or department head, proper government investigating agency and the auditor on the facts and circumstances surrounding the loss;

> A list and description including the book value, date of acquisition, property number, account classification, condition of the property, and other additional relevant information of the properties lost duly certified by the City General Services Officer;

> Latest inventory and inspection report preceding the loss and inventory report of properties remaining after the loss duly witnessed by the City Auditor;

> A comment and/or recommendation of the local chief executive on the request;

> Exact or accurate amount of government cash or book value of the property subject of the request for relief; and

> Acknowledgment Receipt of Equipment (ARE) covering the properties subject of
the request.

The request for relief shall be coursed through the office of department head concerned and City General Services Officer for their comment and recommendation.

In case of bulk losses of supplies or properties pertaining to more than one (1) office or department, the request for relief shall be made by the City General Services Officer.

The request shall also be accompanied by the latest inventory report preceding the loss and inventory report of properties remaining after the loss duly witnesses by the City Auditor.

In all cases, the request shall be endorsed by the local chief executive together with his or her recommendations to the City Auditor.

If the occurrence of the loss has also been reported to other police agencies, the final investigation report thereon should be submitted.

3.3.7 Additional Information on Certain Cases

In cases where the loss of government properties is due to fire, theft, robbery/holdup, force majeure (earthquake, typhoons,etc.), the request for relief shall be accompanied by the documents hereunder enumerated in addition to those previously required:

Fire

> The final report of the Local Police/Fire Department or Station on the incident;

> List or inventory of burned or destroyed properties as well as those properties retrieved after the fire, stating therein the acquisition cost/book value of each item duly verified by the City Auditor;

> Authenticated picture or pictures showing the site/office or government properties razed by the fire; and

> Fire insurance policies, if any covering subject properties.

Theft or robbery/hold up

> The final police report on the theft or robbery case;

> Detailed list of government properties lost or destroyed as well as those properties retrieved after the robbery incident disclosing the book value of each item or exact amount of government money/cash involved, duly certified by the City Auditor; and

> Authenticated picture or pictures taken relative to the incident.

Force majeure

> Detailed list/inventory of lost or destroyed government properties or lost cash, as well as those properties retrieved after the calamity, duly verified by the City Auditor; and

> Certification of the proper official of the local PAGASA or other similar government agency on the actual occurrence of the calamity specifying therein the approximate or exact time the incident happened and the areas or places affected thereby.

IV. Dimensions of Supply and Property Management: Beyond COA Circular 92-386

4.1 Concept of Supply and Property Management


Property management is a concept that is based on the principles of stewardship of public resources, accountability to users and continuous improvement.

Hence, it requires a solid foundation of data generation which will allow these users to optimize their preservation, improvement and timely replacement thereof.

Further, aside from undertaking the usual task of inventory taking, property management strives to ensure their proper use and performance, a process that involves the continuous assessment of conditions and evaluation.

On the other hand, supply management is generally regarded as a systematic process that includes more functions than traditional buying, such as coordinating internal pre-production logistics and managing inventory. The term likewise describes the methods and processes of institutional buying.

This may be for the purchasing of supplies for internal use or for the purchasing of goods for inventory for organizational consumption.

Further, the supply management function of an organization is responsible for various aspects of acquiring goods and services.

4.2 The Three Resources In Context

Property management and the opportunities it presents to managers can best be understood from a resource perspective.

In effect, most endeavors require three fundamental resources: people, money, and property (or assets).

The timeliness, adequacy and effectiveness of these three resources ultimately determines the success or failure of the venture.

The First Resource —The first resource, people, is well understood and accepted as a critical element in the success of most activities, particularly when related to the conduct of organizational task. Too many or not enough people (not in the right place at the right time with the right skill set, or worse, ineffectively or inefficiently utilized) could spell disaster for such organizational task.

The Second Resource —The same is true for the second resource: money. Again, not enough in the right place, at the right time, and at the right rate, can quickly lead to failure. Money spent on the wrong things can have equally costly consequences.

The Third Resource —The Third Resource is property. Although it holds much of the same potential as the other two—to function as a powerful enabling force or a serious impediment to the success of a venture—it is seldom managed as one would any other critical resource. In many instances it is ignored until major problems arise, caused by the lack of attention to this resource.

5.3 Resource Management and Framework for Convergence



5.4 Managing Program-Based and Project-Based Inventories

Working on the Planning, Implementation,Monitoring and Evaluation (PIME) Framework.

5.5 Preparation of Evaluation

> Supply and Property Management Evaluation

The scope shall include from acquisition to disposal determining thereof how the property management process affect the attainment of institutional goals.

> Procurement Process

From requisition to delivery of goods and services (supplies and properties)

> Warehousing System

From delivery to assumption of accountability of delivered goods and services (supplies and properties)

Flowchart of inventory and receiving, inventory releasing and disposal

Warehousing Flow Chart Warehousing Flow Chart v_solamo

Monday, May 4, 2009

Punch of savage beauty: Pacquiao taking a historic victory with a devastating left to the chin that hospitalised the Englishman.


Good night: Manny Pacquiao ends Ricky Hatton's pound-for-pound dreams with this left-hand



Flat out: Hatton lays motionless after being knocked out by Pacquiao


Hatton heads to the canvas after yet another huge blow from Pacquiao


Crying game: Hatton's mother Carol can't look as fiancee Jennifer is hugged by a friend


In your face: Hatton takes a pounding by Pacquiao


Ruthless Pacquiao looks down on defeated Hatton after his second round knock out