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Accounting Office takes part in meeting on hospital fund utilization

Provincial Accounting Office Web Team

October 14, 2011

The Department of Health (DOH) – Center for Health Dvelopment Region IV-A conducted a meeting on hospital fund utilization at the Provincial Health Office Conference Room, August 15, 2011. This is to present the fund utilization report on Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) program of the DOH as of July 31, 2011.

Laguna has been chosen as one of the FOURmula ONE for Health Convergence Sites and as such shall receive funds annually for the implementation of Local Health Systems Development strategies, Family Health, other infectious diseases, and re- and emeging diseases and other health reforms and programs as proposed in the Annual Operational Plans.

The meeting was attended by doctors and administrative officers from DOH Region IV and key officials from the Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) namely Provincial Health Officer Dr. Alseneo Lagos, Provincial Accountant Evelyn T. Villanueva, Provincial Budget Officer Marieta V. Jara and Provincial Treasurer Evelyn A. De Guzman.

PGL’s fund utilization for Calendar Year (CY) 2009 was discussed with the representatives of DOH Region IV. Details of the expenditures were deliberated and the appropriateness were verified. However, the delay on the implementation of its proposed projects using the fund’s remaining balance was questioned. Likewise, the fund for CY 2010 which was received last July 2011 was partially discussed . Succeeding meetings shall be anticipated for the presentation of its utilization. (Article by Gemma T. Araza)