QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 182)
It is created pursuant to Section 37, Book V of Executive Order (EO) No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987) and in line with the OP Integrity Development Action Plan (IDAP) approved April 18, 2005, consistent with the anti-corruption agenda under Administrative Order No. 104 (s. 2004).
To handle internal affairs and complaints in the Office of the President, including receiving, acting on, and investigating administrative disciplinary complaints and alleged violations of anti-corruption and integrity laws, and overseeing review/compliance mechanisms for SALNW and DBIFC.
It handles administrative disciplinary complaints/cases filed against public officers and employees who are non-presidential appointees of the Office of the President.
Yes. Section 4 states that complaints may be initiated by the IACC on behalf of the Office of the President pursuant to Section 48, Chapter VI, Book V of EO 292.
The Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALNW) and the Disclosure of Business Interests and Financial Connections (DBIFC).
Republic Act (RA) No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards), the rules implementing it, RA No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), and other related laws.
Abuses and/or possible violations of RA No. 3019, RA No. 6713 and their implementing rules, and other related laws, committed by public servants in the Office of the President.
It assists and coordinates with the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) created under EO No. 12 (s. 2001), the Anti-Corruption Swift Action Team (SWAT) under EO No. 407 (s. 2005), and/or the Office of the Ombudsman, including in conducting lifestyle checks and handling complaints/cases involving executive agencies/instrumentalities.
1) Executive Secretary (ES) or his designated representative (Chairman/Presiding Officer); 2) Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (DESLA); 3) Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration (DESFA); 4) Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration (DESGA); 5) Assistant Executive Secretary (AES) of Internal Audit Office (IAO).
Quorum is a majority of the members of the IACC. A valid act is by resolution of the majority of the quorum duly assembled; however, when issuing findings and recommendations/orders/resolutions, the requirement is that a majority of all IACC members present in the meeting called for that purpose must concur.
1) Complaints and Investigation Unit (CIU): performed by the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (ODESLA) headed by DESLA. 2) Review and Compliance Unit (RCU): performed by the Office of Budget and Corporate Affairs (OBCA) headed by the AES for Budget and Corporate Affairs.
To investigate all complaints/cases against non-presidential appointees in the Office of the President; keep records of filed cases, monitor status/disposition, and submit quarterly reports to the IACC.
DESLA (CIU Head) designates a panel preferably of three (3) lawyer-members headed by a Chairman who conducts hearings and submits findings and recommendations to the IACC through the CIU Head.
Within fifteen (15) days from the conclusion of the investigation.
The DESLA or the Chairman of the Panel of Investigators may summon witnesses by subpoena, require documents by subpoena duces tecum, administer oaths, take testimony, receive evidence, and recommend preventive suspension if warranted by the nature of the offense and evidence.
It conducts seminars to properly familiarize OP officials/employees on filing and compliance, and primarily evaluates compliance of SALNW and DBIFC for all OP employees and public officials, whether presidential or non-presidential appointees.
All Standard Operating Procedures, Office Manuals, or Memorandum Orders inconsistent with this Memorandum Order are modified or repealed accordingly.