1. SALARY
1.1 First Salary
Certified true copy of duly approved Appointment
Assignment/Re-Assignment order, if applicable
Certified copy of Oath of Office
Certificate of Assumption
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
Approved Daily Time Record (DTR)
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) certificates
a. BIR Form 1905
b. BIR Form 2316, if with previous employment within the year
Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
Certificate of non-inclusion in the payroll from HRMS
Authority from the claimant and identification documents, if claimed by person other than the payee
Additional Requirements for transferee (from one government agency to another)
Clearance from money, property and legal accountabilities from the previous office
Certified copy of paid disbursement voucher of last salary received and/or Certification by the Chief Accountant for the breakdown of last salary received and remittance of statutory deductions from previous office
Certificate of leave credits
Service Records
1.5 Salary (If cancelled in the Payroll)
Approved DTR
Certificate of cancellation in the payroll
Leave Records
Additional requirements if necessary
Approved application for leave
Money and Property accountability clearance, if (1) month or more
Medical Certificate, if on sick leave for five days or more
Notice of assumption / Return to work
Certification of non inclusion in the payroll from HRMS)
1.6 Salary (If Deleted from the Payroll)
Appointment / Notice of Salary Adjustment (NOSA)
Approved DTR
Leave Record, if applicable
Assumption of Office
Additional requirements if necessary
Approved application for leave
Money and Property accountability clearance, if (1) month or more
Medical Certificate, if on sick leave for five days or more
Notice of assumption / Return to work
Certification of non inclusion in the payroll from HRMS
1.7 Last Salary
Appointment / Notice of Salary Adjustment (NOSA)
Money and Property accountability clearance
Approved DTR
Additional Requirements in case of retirement
Certificate of No Pending Case
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
GSIS Clearance
Service Record
Additional Requirements in case of death of claimant
Death Certificate
Marriage Contract
Birth Certificate of surviving legal heirs
Designation of next of kin or proof of legal surviving heirs
Waiver of right of children 18 years old and above
2. TERMINAL LEAVE BENEFITS
Approved leave application
Complete service record
Appointment / Notice of Salary Adjustment (NOSA) showing highest salary received
GSIS clearance
Money and Property accountability clearance
Certificate from Office of the Senate Legal Counsel of no pending case
Latest Satement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)
Leave record showing leave credits earned, if there is leave credits earned from previous government office, additional certification of leave credits earned from previous government office is required
Additional requirement in case of death
Death certificate issued by PSA
Marriage certificate issued by PSA
Birth certificate of all surviving legal heirs issued by PSA
Designation of next-of-kin / Proof of surviving legal heirs
Waiver of rights of children under 18 years old and above, if applicable
3. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Updated Service record indicating the number of days on leave without pay and/or certification issued by the HRMS that the retiree did not incur any leave of absence without pay
Retirement application
Clearance from money, property and legal accountability
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN)
Retirement Gratuity Computation
Certificate from the Office of the Ombudsman indicating whether or not the retiree has a pending criminal or administrative case
Certificate of No Pending Case
Affidavit of Undertaking with authority to deduct accountabilities
Additional requirement in case of resignation
Employee’s letter of resignation duly accepted by the Agency Head
Additional requirement in case of death
Death certificate issued by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
Marriage certificate issued by PSA
Birth certificate of all surviving legal heirs issued by PSA
Waiver of rights of children 18 years old and above, if applicable
Designation of next-of-kin
Affidavit of two disinterested parties that the deceased is survived by legitimate and illegitimate children (if any), natural, adopted or children of prior marriage
4. MONETIZATION OF LEAVE CREDITS
Approved leave application with leave credit balance certified by the Human Resources Officer
Updated leave record showing leave credits earned
Request for monetization of leave covering more than ten days duly approved by the Head of Agency
For monetization of 50 percent or more:
Clinical abstract/medical procedures to be undertaken in case of health, medical and hospital needs
Barangay Certification in case of need for financial assistance brought by calamities, typhoons, fire, etc.
Justification on financial needs for the education of employee or children
5. OVERTIME PAY
Overtime authority stating the necessity and urgency of the work to be done, names of personnel, the purpose of expected outputs and specific period of such services
Overtime Accomplishment duly signed by the employee and supervisor
Certificate of service or duly approved DTR
Approved exemption from Policy Order 92-12 (OSP), if applicable
8. HONORARIA
8.1 Government Personnel Involve in Government Procurement
Office Order creating and designating the BAC compositions and authorizing the members to collect honoraria
Minutes of BAC meeting
Notice of Award to the winning bidders of procurement activity being claimed
Certification that the procurement involves competitive bidding
Attendance sheet listing the names of attendees to the BAC meetings
Certification issued by the Chief Accountant that the amounts received by the recipient/s do not exceed 25% of the annual basic salaries pursuant to DBM Budget Circular No. 2004-5A dated October 7, 2005 and any future amendments thereof
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8.2 Resource Person/Coordinator/Facilitator
Office Order for their designation with authority to collect honorarium
Authority to Conduct the Training/Seminar and the participants
Course Outline/Program
Copy of the Letter/Invitation to Guest Resource Speaker/Persons (as accepted/conformed)
Certification issued by the Chief Accountant that the amounts received by the recipient/s do not exceed the limits pursuant to DBM BC 2007-001 dated April 23, 2007 and any future amendments thereof
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10. LOyalty cash award/incentive
Service Record
Certificate of non-payment from previous office (for transferee)
Certificate from HRMS that the claimant has not incurred more than 50 days leave without pay within the preceding 5-year period, as the case may be, or proof of eligibility to receive incentive/service recognition
13. TRAVELING EXPENSES
13.1 Local Travel
13.1.1 Cash Advance
Duly approved Office Order/Travel Order
Duly approved Itinerary of Travel
Quotation of plane fare for similar dates, from at least three airline companies/travel agencies or its equivalent. In case of less than three quotations, a certification by the claimant attesting to such circumstance, signed by his/her supervisor ***
Certification from the Chief Accountant that previous cash advances have been fully liquidated and accounted for in the books
Additional requirement in case of seminar/training
Letter of invitation of the host/sponsoring agency/organization
Special Order
*** Suspended per COA Circular 2024-004 dated March 14, 2024.
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13.1.2 Liquidation
Liquidation Report
Approved Certificate of Travel Completed
Approved Revised Itinerary of Travel, if the previously approved itinerary was not followed
Copy of previously approved Itinerary of travel
Copy of previously approved Office Order/Travel Order and the Supplemental Office Order or any proof supporting the change of schedule
Certification of expenses incurred for per diem and travelling expenses by the claimant
OR/eOR/AR or equivalent in case of refund of excess cash advance
Certificate of Appearance or Attendance in the absence hereof, photocopy of the received copy of Memo Transmittal of Back to Office Report/Narrative Report on the undertaken/Report on Participation addressed to the agency head. The report, duly noted by the agency head or his authorized representative, shall contain, among others, the following information: highlights of the training/activity, pictures preferably dated, plan of action for knowledge sharing, and recommendations.
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Additional Documentary Requirements
Paper/electronic plane, boat or bus/train tickets, terminal fee receipts, paper/electronic boarding passes or a passenger manifest certified by the concerned airline or shipping company
Certification by the Head of Agency as to the absolute necessity of the expenses together with the corresponding bills or receipts, if the expenses incurred for the official travel exceeded the prescribed rate per day (certification or affidavit of loss shall not be considered as an appropriate replacement for the required hotel/lodging bills and receipts)
OR/eOR or CERR (for expenses amounting to P300 or less) or RER (for expenses amounting to more than P300 but not exceeding P1,000), pursuant to COA Circular No. 2017-001 dated June 19, 2017, as amended by COA Circular No. 2021-001 dated June 24, 2021, or other amount that may be prescribed in the future. In case of payment of toll fees, the CERR/RER shall be supported with the toll fee rates
Hotel room/lodging bills with official receipts in the case of official travel to places within 50-kilometer radius from the last city or municipality covered by Metro Manila Area, if the travel allowances being claimed include hotel room/lodging
Additional requirement in case of seminar/training
Copy of Special Order
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13.2 Foreign Travel
13.2.1 Cash Advance
Duly approved Office Order/Travel Order
Duly approved Itinerary of Travel
Certification from the Chief Accountant that previous cash advances have been fully liquidated and accounted for in the books
Flight itinerary issued by the airline ticketing office/travel agency
Quotation of plane fare for similar dates, from at least three airline companies/travel agencies or its equivalent. In case of less than three quotations, a certification by the claimant attesting to such circumstance, signed by his/her supervisor
Where applicable, authority to claim representation expenses
Additional requirement in case of seminar/training
Letter of invitation of the host/sponsoring agency/organization
Special Order
Acceptance of nominee/s as participants (issued by the host country)
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13.2.2 Liquidation
Liquidation Report
Approved Certificate of Travel Completed
Approved Revised Itinerary of Travel, if the previously approved itinerary was not followed
Copy of previously approved Itinerary of travel
Copy of previously approved Office Order/Travel Order and the Supplemental Office Order or any proof supporting the change of schedule
Certification of expenses incurred for per diem and travelling expenses by the claimant
OR/eOR/AR or equivalent in case of refund of excess cash advance
Certificate of Appearance or Attendance in the absence hereof, photocopy of the received copy of Memo Transmittal of Back to Office Report/Narrative Report on the undertaken/Report on Participation addressed to the agency head. The report, duly noted by the agency head or his authorized representative, shall contain, among others, the following information: highlights of the training/activity, pictures preferably dated, plan of action for knowledge sharing, and recommendations.
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Additional Documentary Requirements
Paper/electronic plane, boat or bus/train tickets, terminal fee receipts, paper/electronic boarding passes or a passenger manifest certified by the concerned airline or shipping company. In the absence thereof other documents such as, but not limited to, a certified true copy of the passport showing the dates of entry and exit, duly stamped by the Immigration Office of the country of destination as indicated in the approved travel authority and itinerary of travel; or a passenger manifest certified by the concerned airline or shipping company
For reimbursement of actual travel expenses in excess of the prescribed rate:
Certification from the Head of the Agency that it is absolutely necessary
Hotel room with official receipts (certification or affidavit of loss shall not be considered as an appropriate replacement for the required bills and receipts)
Bills/receipts for non-commutable representation expenses approved by the President or authorized officials
Additional requirement in case of seminar/training
Copy of Special Order
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15. procurement of goods, consulting services,
and infrastructure projects
(Regardless of Mode of Procurement)
Certified copy of the page of the Approved Procurement Plan (APP) or Supplemental APP where the particular Goods, Consulting Services and/or Infrastructure Project subject of payment is indicated.
Certified copy of the submitted Contract or Purchase Order stamped “Received” by the COA or the documentary requirements required by COA Circular No. 2009-001 dated February 12, 2009 and COA Memorandum 2005-005 dated February 28, 2005 (Annex A-T) and any future amendments thereof
Letter request for payment from contractor/supplier
15.1 Infrastructure Projects
Additional Documentary Requirements
15.1.1 Advance Payment for Mobilization Cost
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit/Security Bond/Bank Guarantee
Notice of Award
Notice to Proceed
15.1.2 Progress Payments
Statement of Work Accomplished (SWA)
Progress Billing Statement
Inspection Report by the Agency’s Authorized Engineer
Results of Test Analysis, if applicable
Contractor’s Affidavit on payment of laborers and materials
Pictures/Geotagged Photos, before, during, and after construction of items of work especially the embedded items
Certificate of Percentage of Completion
15.1.3 Final Payment
As-Built Plan
Final SWA
Warranty Security
Certificate of Completion
Copy of turn-over document/transfer of project and facilities such as motor vehicles, laptops, and other equipment and furniture included in the contract to concerned government agency
Certificate of Acceptance by the Agency
Final Inspection Report of the Agency’s authorized Engineers and/or Inspectorate Team
Statement of Time Elapsed
Pictures/Geotagged Photos, before, during, and after construction of items of work especially the embedded items
15.1.3 Release of Retention Money
Warranty security in form of cash, bank guarantee, irrevocable standby letter of credit from a commercial bank, GSIS or surety bond callable on demand
Certificate of completion from the end-user that the project is completed, inspected and accepted.
15.2 Consulting Services
Additional Documentary Requirements
Copy of curriculum vitae of the consultant
Copy of Terms of Reference or Contract (for first payment)
Approved consultancy Progress/Final Reports, and/or output required under the contract
Progress/Final Billing
Contract of Infrastructure Projects subject of Project Management Consulting Services
15.3 Goods
Additional Documentary Requirements
15.3.1 Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Motor Vehicle
Purchase Requisition (PR)
Original copy of Dealers/Suppliers’ Invoices showing the quantity, description of the articles, unit and total value, duly signed by the dealer or his authorized representative
Results of Test Analysis, if applicable
Tax receipts from the Bureau of Customs or the BIR indicating the exact specifications and/or serial number of the equipment procured by the government as proof of payment of all taxes and duties due on the same equipment, supplied or sold to the government.
Delivery receipt duly received
Inspection and Acceptance report prepared by the Department/Agency property inspector and signed by the Head of Agency or his authorized representative
Property Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR), for equipment
Warranty Security for a minimum period of three months, in the case of expendable supplies, or a minium period of one year in the case of semi/non-expendable supplies, after acceptance by the procuring entity of the delivered supplies
Authority to purchase, in case of motor vehicles
COA Request for inspection
Delivery Receipt
If charged to semi-expendable items:
Inventory Custodian Slip (ICS)
15.3.2 General Support Services (janitorial, security, maintenance, garbage collection and disposal and similar services)
Performance Appraisal Report
Statement of account or Contractor’s Bill
Record of attendance/Service
Proof of remittance to concerned government agencies [BIR/Social Security System (SSS)/ECC/Pag-ibig/Philhealth]
Additional Documentary Requirements
Affidavit of Payment
Certificate of Services Rendered
List of Manpower Deployed
Cost Breakdown
Payroll for the month
15.3.4 Repair and Maintenance of Equipment and Motor Vehicles
Bills/Invoices
Pre-Repair Inspection Report
Post-Repair Inspection Report
Repair History of Property
Waste Materials Report
Warranty Certificate
Certificate of Acceptance
COA Request for Inspection
Property Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR), of the equipment to be repaired
15.3.7 Telephone/Communication Expenses
Statement of Account/Bill
Invoice/Official Receipt or machine validated statement of account/bill or collection and acknowledgement receipts
Certification of by Head of Agency or his authorized representative that all calls are official in nature
Authority from Head of Agency for entitlement to mobile phone allowance
Certification from the Chief Accountant and Property Officer that the employee was not issued a postpaid plan for mobile phone
17. SPECIAL COUNSEL ALLOWANCE
Office Order/Designation/Letter of the Office of General (OSG) deputizing the claimant to appear in court as special counsel
Certificate of Appearance issued by the Clerk of Court
Certification that the cases to be attended by the lawyer personnel are directly related to the nature/function of the particular office represented
Certification issued by the Chief Accountant that the amount being claimed is still within the limitation under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of the amount per month
18. Cash advances
12.1 Granting of Cash Advances
(For all types of cash advances except for travel cash advances)
Authority of the accountable officer issued by the Head of the Agency or his duly authorized representative indicating the maximum accountability and purpose of cash advance (for initial cash advance)
Certification from the Chief Accountant that previous cash advances have been fully liquidated and accounted for in the books
Approved application for bond and/or Fidelity Bond for the year of the cash accountability of P5,001 above or the minimum amount that may be prescribed by the Bureau of the Treasury (upon set-up of new/renewed accountability)
LCMS assists in the application of Fidelity Bond of accountable officers
12.1.1 Petty Cash Fund (PCF)
Additional Documentary Requirements
Approved estimate of petty expenses for one month (initial set-up)
12.2 Liquidation of Cash Advances
12.2.1 Petty Cash Fund (PCF)
Report on Paid Petty Cash Vouchers (RPPCV)
Petty Cash Vouchers (PCVs) duly accomplished, signed and approved
Approved purchase request with certificate of Emergency Purchase, if necessary
Bills, receipts, sales invoices
Certification of Expense not Requiring Receipt (CERR) (for expenses amounting to P300 or less) or Reimbursement Expense Receipts (RER) (for expenses amounting to more than P300 but not exceeding P1,000), pursuant to COA Circular No. 2017-001 dated June 19, 2017, as amended by COA Circular No. 2021-001 dated June 24, 2021, or other amount that may be prescribed in the future
Inspection and Acceptance Report (IAR) or Certificate of Inspection and Acceptance
Pre-/Post-Repair Inspection Report
Waste Materials Report (WMR) in case of replacement/repair with PAR attached
Approved trip ticket, for gasoline/fuel expenses, together with parking and toll fee receipts, if any (applicable for government vehicles only)
Canvass from at least three suppliers for purchases as prescribed (involving P2,000 and above or other amount that may be prescribed in the future), except for purchases made while on official travel
Summary/Abstract of Canvass
Inventory Custodian Slip (ICS) for semi-expendable items
Certification of Normal Wear and Tear
COA Request for Inspection
OR/eOR/AR or equivalent in case of refund of PCF
For meals and snacks charged to PCF:
Notice of meeting with agenda/meeting’s purpose
Minutes of Meeting
Attendance Sheet