Authority and Powers of the Task Force
- Investigate and collect evidence against public officials in Registries of Deeds and Bureau of Internal Revenue, as well as private individuals/entities involved in irregularities
- Focus on improper payments or non-payment of capital gains tax, documentary stamp tax, real estate tax, and other related taxes
- Does not interfere with ongoing investigations by DOJ, but complements them
- Authority to initiate or recommend filing of administrative, civil, and criminal cases
- Power to hire personnel on project or contractual basis
- Ability to request assistance from government departments and offices
- Coordination with government agencies, NGOs, and other entities as necessary
- Provision to assist the DOJ-Ombudsman-COA Inter-Agency Council upon request
Personnel Hiring and Approval
- Hiring of personnel subject to approval from the Executive Secretary
Duration and Transition
- Task Force’s existence limited to two years from the enactment date
- After two years, responsibilities and functions will be transferred to the Department of Justice
Reporting and Accountability
- Required to submit quarterly reports to the Inter-Agency Council established by the DOJ-Ombudsman-COA Memorandum of Agreement
Funding and Financial Support
- Initial funding of Php 1,000,000 from the Office of the President and Php 1,000,000 from the Department of Justice upon effectivity
- Funds sourced from the budgets of the Office of the President and DOJ
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing on April 10, 2006