The DILG-NCR successfully conducted the COA Financial Audit Entrance Conference last July 31, 2025, marking the official start of the Commission on Auditâs examination of the regional officeâs financial records and operations. The activity served as a platform to align expectations, clarify audit objectives, and foster open communication between COA and DILG-NCR officials to ensure a smooth and transparent audit process.
Representing COA during the activity were Supervising Auditor Carmela Marcos, OIC-Audit Team Leader Talib Hamed, Jr., and State Auditor II Maryrose B. Manaois-Gonzales. On the part of DILG-NCR, in attendance were Regional Director Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, CESO III; Assistant Regional Director Atty. Ana Lyn R. Baltazar-Cortez, CESO III; Division Chiefs Ana Jury H. Castillo and Marda Alina R. Dumaoang-Acoba; ORD Chief of Staff Mary Rose Bernadette Mabato; Program Officer Theresa Marie L. Hipe; LGOO V Dennis R. De Paz; Engr. III Mikee C. Miranda; Accountant III Rhodalyn O. Panganiban; Accountant II Aira C. Rivera; AO V Clavel D. Dominguiano; AO V Leo Alvin Briones; AO III Lester Taeza; and Accounting Staffs ADAs III Cezar Roman G. Carandang, ADAs II Carmela S. Mingoa, and ADA IV Ruben L. Ruadil.
Through this engagement, Assistant Regional Director Atty. Ana Lyn R. Baltazar-Cortez, CESO IV, reaffirmed DILG-NCRâs commitment to sound fiscal management, accountability, and adherence to government auditing standards. The entrance conference reflects the region’s proactive stance in promoting transparency and continuously improving its financial systems in line with good governance principles.