Law Summary
Evaluation and Issuance of Certificate of Acceptance of an IT Facility (CAIF)
- Upon receipt of the resolution, the PMC has fifteen (15) days to evaluate and formulate a recommendation.
- The recommendation/resolution for issuance of the CAIF must be approved by the Assistant Secretary.
- Every approved CAIF must be supported by an appropriate PMC resolution to ensure due process.
Procedures for Memorandum Circular on Collection of Computer Fees
- The Finance and Management Division is responsible for preparing the Memorandum Circular (MC) for the collection of computer fees.
- Preparation of the MC is based on the PMC resolution recommending the CAIF issuance and the CAIF duly approved by the Assistant Secretary.
- The approved MC for fee collection shall be published in three (3) newspapers of general circulation.
- The MC becomes effective fifteen (15) days after completion of publication.
Payment of Unpaid Computer Fees
- For computer fees from previous years that remain unpaid, payment shall be based on the PMC resolution and a CAIF signed by the Assistant Secretary.
Supersession and Compliance
- This memorandum circular supersedes Memorandum Circular AHS-2008-1005 dated August 1, 2008, along with any other conflicting orders or memoranda.
- Strict compliance with the revised procedures is mandated.
Legal Authority
- The issuance and procedures are pursuant to Office Orders regarding the reconstitution of the LTO IT Project Management Committee and its subcommittees.
- The Assistant Secretary holds the final approval authority for CAIF issuance and related fee collection circulars.