Appropriation for Short-term Projects
- Appropriates funds for short-term public works projects.
- Waterworks and artesian well projects to be managed by the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority.
Financing School Building Program
- Authorizes borrowing funds to implement Republic Act No. 836 for school buildings.
- Borrowing to be done under Republic Acts No. 245 or 1000.
Public Works Funded by Bond Issues
- Appropriates funds from bond proceeds or loans for public works projects.
- Allocation and disbursement controlled by the President of the Philippines.
Apportionment of Portworks Special Fund
- Allocates funds from Portworks Special Fund for port projects.
- Disbursement managed by the Secretary of Public Works and Communications.
Authority for Parent-Teacher Associations on School Projects
- School building projects of P4,000 or more must undergo public bidding.
- If no bids or lower-cost execution possible, can be done by administration with highway engineer approval.
- Preference given to Parent-Teacher Associations for construction work.
- Local materials may be used with PTA involvement.
Declaration of Self-help Projects
- Rural improvement projects done by administration qualify as self-help.
- Wage rates must comply with laws and preference given to agricultural laborers.
Suspension of Work Before General Elections
- No labor or funds spent within 45 days before general elections except:
- Contracted work awarded before or during the period.
- Payment for preparatory work and emergency work due to calamities.
- "Takay" or "paquiao" system work is excluded from contract work.
Limitation on Engineering Surcharges
- Engineering surcharges on projects shall not exceed 4%.
Requirement for Program of Work Before Public Works
- Engineers must prepare a program including cost, labor, duration, contingencies, and reasonable contractor profit.
- Contingency margin limited to 10% (administration) or 15% (contract).
- Approval required from Bureau Head or qualified representative before starting work, except projects costing P4,000 or less.
- Audits allowed access to work programs and data.
Inclusion of Building Site Purchase in Appropriations
- Appropriations for building constructions include acquiring/purchasing necessary sites.
Prohibited Uses of Appropriated Funds
- Funds cannot be used to pay previous obligations or overdrafts.
- Prohibited to use funds for purchasing office equipment, supplies, automobiles, or station wagons.
- Salaries only for employees directly connected with the project, unless otherwise provided.
Advance Purchase of Materials for Construction
- Funds for materials, equipment, and supplies for various construction projects may be pooled and released in lump sums for wholesale purchase.
- Materials to be distributed based on project needs without reallocating between districts.
Contract Readjustment Clause
- Contracts must allow adjustment of amounts in case of changes to taxes, duties, labor laws, or wage rates affecting costs.
Status of Five-year Capital Improvement Program
- The program serves as an official guide for carrying out construction and studies.
- Used for fund allocation and future project recommendations.
Authority to Collect Tolls
- Secretary of Public Works and Communications may authorize toll collection for certain projects financed exclusively from tolls.
Reporting Requirements
- Department Heads must report annually to Congress and President.
- Reports include project status, expenditures, toll collections, loan amortizations, unemployment relief effect, and recommendations.
Classification of Appropriations as National Funds
- Funds appropriated by this Act are to be treated as national disbursing funds.
- All projects are national unless specified as aid to local governments.
- Projects in City of Manila funded nationally to be handled by the Bureau of Public Works.
Authority for Financial Program Modification
- President authorized to finance projects programmed for general revenue from bond proceeds under Republic Act No. 1000 if national funds are insufficient.
- Projects financed by bonds must be certified as self-liquidating, revenue-producing, or likely to become so.
Release of Project Funds
- Commissioner of the Budget releases appropriated funds upon department request.
- Priority given to short-term projects before releasing more funds for long-term projects.
- Exceptions allowed for indivisible projects where full release avoids delays.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval without the President's executive approval.