Question & AnswerQ&A (DBM CIRCULAR LETTER NO. 95-2)
All departments, bureaus, and agencies of the national government, including government financial institutions and other government-owned and controlled corporations are covered under this Circular.
The main purpose is to rationalize, standardize, simplify, and clarify existing policies regarding the creation or modification of organizational structures, staffing patterns, position classification, compensation, and related matters in the government.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is responsible for reviewing these policies and procedures.
Agencies should submit such proposals in time for DBM evaluation during the period of preparing the national budget according to the prescribed calendar.
Proposals received after the prescribed calendar will be processed and evaluated as part of the succeeding year's proposals.
The effectivity shall be at the beginning of the calendar year immediately following the year of approval.
Such changes may take effect during the current year in highly meritorious cases, such as when substantial savings will be realized by the government, in emergencies, or when directed by the President.
No, it only covers modifications in staffing patterns or organization. Filling of vacant positions remains governed by existing Civil Service rules and regulations.
Final DBM action shall be incorporated in the annual national budget submitted to Congress.
This Circular took effect immediately on March 1, 1995.