Title
Amendment on Fidelity Bonding of Officials
Law
Bot Order No. 1-99
Decision Date
Nov 16, 2000
The amendment updates the bonding regulations for government officials and employees, allowing a single bond for those with both money and property accountability, capping the bond amount at P5 million, and stipulating a premium of 1.5% with annual renewal requirements.

Q&A (BOT ORDER NO. 1-99)

The amendment pertains to Treasury Order No. 01-95 dated December 05, 1995.

It took effect on January 01, 1996.

Sections 6.2 and 7.0 were amended.

The amount of the bond shall not exceed Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00).

They shall be bonded only once to cover both accountabilities, but the amount of the bond shall follow the revised schedule (Annex A).

The premium is one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the amount of the bond but not less than P150.00.

Approved fidelity bonds are valid for one year.

The agency must submit to the Bureau of Treasury a list of bonded officials and employees subject to renewal, including attachments: latest BTr transmittal letter approving the original/renewed application, latest statement of assets and liabilities, and an agency certification that the applicant has no pending administrative or criminal case.

The expired bond is automatically cancelled.

It took effect on January 01, 1999.


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