The Commission on Audit (COA) launched a performance audit on government flood control projects nationwide, in line with a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Through a memorandum dated August 23, COA Chairperson Gamaliel Cordoba instructed the commission’s Performance Audit Office (PAO) to immediately start the audit, which will focus on assessing flood control projects’ objectives of preventing and/or mitigating the effects of flooding.
The aforementioned directive follows COA Resolution No. 2024-018, which approved the Performance Audit Portfolio (PAP) for 2024-2026. This portfolio includes a list of programs, including the government’s Flood Risk Management and Resiliency Program (FRMRP), that are slated for performance audits.
The PAO has been tasked with submitting its report immediately upon completion of the audit.
Its findings are expected to provide insight into the efficiency and impact of government spending on flood control, as well as possibly lead to recommendations for improving the country’s flood management strategies.
This development comes in the aftermath of widespread flooding in Metro Manila and surrounding areas, which has raised questions about the effectiveness of existing flood mitigation programs.
The President had previously raised concerns that these flood control projects seemingly failed to adequately protect affected communities despite significant public funds being allocated to them.
