OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

 

 

Mandate:

Accounting is the department mandated by law to provide timely and authentic financial information to our local legislators and other stakeholders to guide them in their decision-making process for the benefits of the general public.

 

Vision:

We envision a sound accounting system through computerization of financial information by a competent staff.

Mission:

To continuously strive to provide information and deliver accounting services with professionalism, efficiency, and excellence to all our clients. 

 

Organizational Outcome:

Prepare and submit Financial Statement to the Mayor, as the case may be and to the Sangguniang Bayan; Certify to the availability of budgetary allotment of which expenditures and obligations may be properly charged; Review supporting documents before preparation of vouchers to determine completeness of requirements; Prepare journals and analysis of obligations; Prepare statement of cash advances, liquidation, salaries, allowances, and remittances pertaining the Local Government Units. 

 

Contact Information: 

email address:

tba

phone number:

0917-1166-738

 

Functional Statement:

The Municipal Accounting Office warrants the proper accounting of all financial transactions of the Local Government Unit (Municipal and 26 Barangays) and guarantees the observance of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, as well as sound financial management and fiscal administration. All laws and regulations applicable government officials participating in the transactions and operations of their office are duty bound to see that applicable laws and regulations are complied with.

Objectives:

  1. The Municipal Accountant and staff shall take charge of both the accounting of financial transactions of the municipality:
  • Preparation and submission of financial statements to the Sangguniang Bayan;
  • Preparation of statements of cash advances, liquidation, salaries, allowances reimbursement and remittances pertaining to the municipality;
  • Preparation of journal vouchers and liquidation of the same and other adjustments related there.
  • Post individual ledgers for officials and employees of the municipality pertaining to payrolls and deductions;
  • Production of information concerning past operations and present condition;
  • Provision for a basis for guidance for future operations; and
  • Assistance of the Barangay in their preparation of Financial Statements.
  1.  The Municipal Accountant and staff shall take charge internal audit services of the municipality:
  • Install and maintain an internal audit system in the municipality;
  • Review supporting documents before preparation of vouchers to determine completeness and propriety of requirements; and
  • Provision for the control of the acts of public bodies and offices in the receipt, disposition and utilization of funds/ property.
  1.  Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinances.