Question & AnswerQ&A (DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 55, S. 2010)
It applies to all locally-funded civil works projects undertaken by the DPWH.
It amends pertinent provisions of Department Order No. 24, series of 2007 and supersedes other previous conflicting issuances.
It took effect immediately upon its adoption on October 30, 2010.
The order was signed by Rogelio L. Singson, then Secretary of the DPWH.
The matrix details the corresponding responsibilities of concerned DPWH offices and the limits of authority of key officials involved in the procurement and implementation processes.
Key officials have defined limits of authority and responsibilities in the pre-procurement, procurement, and implementation phases to ensure accountability and proper governance.
To ensure checks and balances, transparency, and accountability in handling locally-funded civil works projects.
The text is available at the Office of the National Administrative Register, U.P. Law Complex, Diliman, Quezon City.
No, it specifically governs only locally-funded civil works projects under the DPWH.