QuestionsQuestions (DBM CORPORATE BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 18)
To amend the RATA provisions for LWD officials and to provide guidelines on the grant of RATA consistent with the rates authorized under the General Provisions of the FY 2000 GAA (RA 8760), and in subsequent years.
Pursuant to Section 41, General Provisions of RA 8760 (FY 2000 General Appropriations Act).
General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Department Manager, and Division Manager.
By equating LWD officials in cities or municipalities to national government officials entitled to RATA under the annual GAA, as shown in Annex A.
The LWD may grant the RATA rates at a uniform percentage of the national RATA rates.
Yes, if it is specified in the order of designation that the OIC may collect the RATA authorized for the position.
He may collect the difference only, if any, between the RATA of the two positions.
It shall not be granted to an official who uses government motor transportation in the performance of official duties and responsibilities.
If assigned a government motor transportation, he must use the same.
If the government vehicle assigned to the official is under repair for at least one week, the official may collect the corresponding proportion of the monthly transportation allowance.
Under the annual GAA, subject to availability of funds as authorized under the LWD’s annual budget and in accordance with the rules in the circular.
The funding requirements shall be within 75% of revenue from operations net of the required subsidy for loans amortization.
The governing boards of the LWDs, and they are held personally liable for any payment of RATA not in accordance with the circular.
Yes. Without prejudice to refund of any excess payment by the official concerned.
They must be submitted to the Department of Budget and Management for appropriate action and/or resolution.
Rules and regulations inconsistent with the circular are deemed modified accordingly.
January 1, 2000.