Law Summary
Authorized Officials and Basis for RATA Increase
- Governing Boards of LWDs may authorize increased monthly RATA for:
- General Manager
- Assistant General Manager
- Department Manager
- Division Manager
- Eligibility and rates based on Section 41, General Provisions of RA 8760.
- Officials in cities or municipalities are equated to national government officials entitled to RATA under the annual GAA, as per Annex "A".
Implementation and Funding Restrictions
- In case of insufficient funds, RATA amounts may be granted as uniform percentages of national RATA rates.
- Officers-In-Charge designated to positions entitled to RATA may receive the allowance if specified, but if also entitled to RATA in their regular position, they may only collect the difference.
- Transportation allowance is not granted to officials using government motor vehicles for official duties.
- If the assigned government vehicle is under repair for at least one week, the official may receive a proportionate transportation allowance.
Automatic Adjustment and Budget Limitations
- LWDs may automatically implement future RATA adjustments under annual GAA, subject to:
- Availability of funds within the LWD's annual budget.
- Funding limited to 75% of revenue from operations net of loan amortization subsidy.
Responsibilities and Liabilities
- Governing Boards of LWDs are responsible and personally liable for any RATA payments made not in accordance with this Circular.
- Officials who receive excess payments are subject to refund.
Cases Not Covered and Conflict Resolution
- Any case not addressed in this Circular shall be referred to the Department of Budget and Management for resolution.
Modification and Repealing Provisions
- Previous rules inconsistent with this Circular are modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Circular took effect as of January 1, 2000.
- Adopted on November 14, 2000, by Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno.