Mayor Leni G. Robredo’s Executive Order No. 026, signed and issued on August 5 this year, mandates the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to oversee the grant of medical allowance for employees of the City Government of Naga.
The directive is anchored on Section 7 of Presidential Executive Order No. 64, series of 2024, which authorizes the grant of a subsidy amounting to P7,000 in medical allowance per year for qualified government civilian personnel.
According to the mayor’s order, the subsidy shall be granted at the start of Fiscal Year 2025.
The comprehensive guidelines, rules, and regulations governing the grant of the subsidy are outlined in Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Budget Circular No. 2024-6.
The TWG is tasked with ensuring the smooth and efficient implementation of the mayor’s directive.
Contained in the EO are the TWG’s mandate and deliverables:
1.) Draft internal guidelines, and implementing rules for the grant of the subsidy, in compliance with the DBM Circular;
2.) Conduct eligibility screening of LGU personnel;
3.) Coordinate with accredited HMO providers, employees associations, and concerned offices; propose fund sourcing, and budget allocation in compliance with the PS cap and budget processes;
4.) Prepare necessary documentation for submission to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and other oversight buddies; and
5.) Oversee the disbursement and reporting of the subsidy in accordance with auditing rules.
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