Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 63

P.B. No. 330

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BANGSAMORO TRANSITION AUTHORITY PARLIAMENT

Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City

THIRD REGULAR SESSION

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMY ACT NO.63

Begun and held in Cotabato City, on Thursday, the 15th day of September 2022.

AN ACT APPROPRIATING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION

OFTHE BANGSAMORO GOVERNMENTAND FOROTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament in session assembled:

SECTION 1. Appropriation of Funds. - The amounts set forth in this section are hereby appropriated out of the unutilized prior years' appropriations from the Bangsamoro Treasury for the operation of the Bangsamoro Government, except where otherwise specifically provided herein:

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder .. FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Bangsamoro DarulIfa' 38.508.800.00

Appropriations, by Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Promulgation of Religious Edi cts 38,508,800.00 38,508,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 38,508,800.00 38,508,800.00

Appropriation,by Objectof Expendiures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Professional Services 38,508,800.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 38,508,800.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 38.508,800.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAD

For Programs hereunder. Ministry of Social Services and Development FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation 195.002,933.00

Appropriations,by Program (in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Famity and Community Welfare Program 171,039,00.00 2,500,000.00 173,539,000.00

Child and Youth Welfare Program 865,000.0 865,000.00

Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Assistance Program 1,340,400.00 19,258,533.00 20,598,933,00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 173.244.400.00 21.758,533.00 195,002,933.00

Appropriationby Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Supplies and Materials Expenses Financial Assistance/Subsidy 171,904,000,00 1,340,400.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 173,244,400.00

Capital Outlays

Transportation Equipment Outlay Buildings and Structures Outay 19,258,533.00 2,500,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 21,758,533.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 195,002,933.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation 4,500.0000

Appropriations, by Program (in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capitat Outlays Total

Promotion and Development of Tourism 4,500,000.00 4,500,00.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4.500,000.00 500.000.00

(in pesos) Appropriationsby Object of Expenditures

Capital Outlays

Buildings and Other Structures 4,500,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 4,500,000,00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 4,500,000.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder. FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Ministry of Labor and Employment 0..00.0 148.385,580.00

Appropriations,by Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Qperating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Employment Facilitation and Promotion Program 148,385,580.00 148,385,580.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 148,385,580.00 148,385 580.00

Appropriations,by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Supplies and Materials Expenses Financial Assistance/Subsldy Other Maintenance and Operating Expenses Professional Services Labor and Wages 104,100,000.00 27,455,795.00 8,749,000.00 7,690,785.00 390,000.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 148,385,580.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 148.385,580.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder Ministry of Transportation and Communications FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation tt. 129,248.710.00

Appropriations,by Program (in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

General Management and Supervision 12,650,000.00 12,650,000.00

Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office 99,241,210.00 99,241,210.00

Bangsamoro Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board 757,500,00 757,500.00

Bangsamoro Telecommunications Commission 16,600,000,00 16,600,000.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 116,598,710.00 12,650.000.00 129,248,710.00

Appropriations,by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Financial Assistance/Subsidy Other Maintenance and Operating Expenses 115,841,210.00 757,500.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 116,598.710.00

Capital Outlays

Transportation Equipment 12,650,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 12,650,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 129,248,710.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder ... Minlstry of Basic, Higher and Technical Erlucation FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation 375.787.509.00

Appropriationsby Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

General Management and Supervision 6,123,000.00 6,123,000.0

Management Support to Education Program 112,149,000,00 30,106,577,00 142,255,577.00

School-Based Management and Operations 173,966,132.00 173,966,132.00

Bangsamoro School Sports Program 14,000,000.00 14,000,000.00

TVET Provisions 26,250,000.00 3,600,000.00 29,850,000.00

Madaris Education Services 9,592,800.00 9,592,800.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 147,991,800.00 227.795,709.00 375,787,509.00

Appropriations,by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Training and Schoarship Expenses Supplies and Materials Expenses Financial Assistance/Subsidy 92,850,000.00 54,712,800.00 429,000.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 147,991,800.00

Capital Outlays

Machinery and Equipment Outlay Transportation Equipment Outlay Land improvement Outlay Buildings and Structures Outlay FurnitureFixtures and Books Outay 163,438,000.00 16,470,000.00 21,282,430,00 10,528,132.00 16,077,147.00

Total Capital Outlays 227,795,709.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 375,787,509.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIMMINDANAO

For Programs hereunder Ministry of Indigenous PeoplesAffairs FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation ...... 3.392.500.00

Appropriations, by Program (in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Out lays Total

Indigenous Peoples Development Initatives 3,392,500.0 3,392,500.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 3,392,500.00 3.392,500.00

(in pesos) Appropriationsby Object of Expenditures

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Supplies and Materials Expenses Travelling Expenses Financial Assistance/Subsidy Representation Expenses 1,920,000.00 1,232,500.00 188,800.00 51,200.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 3,392,500.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 3,392,500.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Ministry of Health 1,000,661,574.00

Appropriationby Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Out lays Tota

Tiyakap Bangsamoro Kalusugan Program 127,775,000,00 109,600,000.00 237,375,000.00

Health Human Resources Development Bureau(HHRDB) 27,814,400.00 27,814,400.00

Nutrition Program 121,061,300.00 121,061,300,00

Population Program 150,000.0 150,000.00

Infectious Dieae Custer 640,0000 640,00

Family Health Cluster 66,000,000.00 66,000,000.00

Non-Communicable Disease Cluster 298,427,374.00 298,427,374.00

Health Information Program (KMITS) 448,000.00 448,000.

Barangay Health Workers BHW) Program 124,560,000.00 124,560,000.00

Medical Outreach Program 58,551,750.00 58,551,750.00

Bangsamoro Surgical Outreach Program 65,633,750.00 65,633,750.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 891,061,574.00 109,600,000,00 1,000.661,574.00

(in pesos) Appropriations,by Object of Expenditures

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Training and Scholarship Expenses Travelling Expenses Supplies and Materials Expenses Financial Assistance/Subsidy Communication Expenses 259,601,000.00 586,033,174.00 27,814,400.00 17,165,000,00 448,000.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 891,061,574.00

Capital Outiays

Buildings and Other Structures Transportation Equipment Machinery and Equlpment 20,400,000.00 83,000,000.00 6,200,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 109,600,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,000.661.574.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder. ... ........ FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation Ministry of Public Works 1.210.224.400.00

Appropriations, by Program (in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Tota

Road Notwork and Other Public Infrastructure Facilities Program 1,210,224,400,00 1,210,224,4000

Road Network Devetopment Program 294,633,800.00 294,633,800.00

Flood Management Program 25,180,000.00 25,180,000.00

Water Supply Program 140,990,000.00 140,990,000.00

Other Infrastructure Program 704,520,600.00 704,520,600.00

of Inatructure Failiie Construction, Repair and Rehabilitation 44,900,000,00 44,900,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1,210.224.400.00 1,210,224,400.00

Appropriations, by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Capital Outlays

Transportation Equipment Infrastructure Outlay 1,165,324,400.00 44,900,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 1,210,224,400.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 1.210,224,400.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAD

For Programs hereunder.. Ministry of the Interlor and Local Government OHMUOEO FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation 956.492.335.00

Appropriation,by Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Tota

General Management and Supervision 32,500,000.00 32,500,000.00

Operation Management Services 35,327,200.00 139,150,0000 174.477,200.00

Interior Affairs Services 201,127,900.00 30,900,000.00 232,027,900.00

Special Geographic Area Development Authority 2,672,235.00 2,500,000.0 5,172,235.00

Rapid Emergency Action on Disaster 491,415,000.00 20,900.00 512,315,000.00 Incidence Services

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 730.542,335.00 225.950,000.00 956.492,335.00

Appropriation,by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Supplie and Materials Expenses Representation Expenses Travelling Expenses Training and Scholarship Expenses Professional Services Financial Assistance/Subsidy Rent/Lease Expenses 447,450,000.00 152,320,000.00 48,745,200.00 66,783,645.00 13,296,240.00 1,815,250,00 132,000.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 730,542,335.00

Capital Outlays

Buildings and Other Structures Transportation Equi pment Infrastructure Outlay 55,550,000.00 86,800,000.00 83,600,000,00

Total Capitat Outlays 225,950,000,00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 956.492,335.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunde Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation 45230.500.00

Appropriationsby Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Land Survey,Diposition and Knowledge Management Program 4,200,000.00 4,200,000.00

Environmental Regulation Compliance. Ambient Monitoring And Pollution Control Program 3,300,000.00 3,30000.00

Natural Resources Policy Enforcement Conservation And Development Program 12,730,500.00 12,730,500.00

Energy Management and Development Program 25,000,000,00 25,000,000.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS [2,730,500.00 32,500,000.00 45,230,500.00

Appropriationsby Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Representation Expenses Professional Services 11,022,000.00 1,708,500.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 12,730,500.00

Capital Outlays

Land Improvement Outlay Buildings and Other Structures Machinery and Equipment 28,000,000.00 3,300,000.00 1,200,000,00

Total Capital Outlays 32,500,000.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 45 230,500.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder. Ministry of Hurman Setttements and Development FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation ...... 112,800.000.00

Appropriations, by Program (in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Housing and Human Settlement Development Program 112,800,000.00 112,800,000.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 112,800,000.00 112,800.000.00

Appropriations,by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Capital Outlays

Land Infrastructure Qutlay 102,000,000 10,800,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 112,300,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 112,800,000.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder. FY 2024 Supplementai Appropriation Ministry of Science and Technology 194.578.999.00

Appropriations, by Program in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Science and Technology Services 47,847,500.00 10,000,000,00 57,847,500.00

Bangsamoro Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Program 42,800,000.00 42,800,000.00

Technology Transfer and Commerclalization Program 53,20.00 53,20.00

Senc EducationScolarhi and Grants 93,700,219.00 178,080.00 93,878,299.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 184,400.919.00 10.178,080.00 194.578,999.00

Appropriationby Objct of Expendiures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Ecpenses

Training and Scholarship Expenses -Scholarship Grants Training and Scholarship Expenses Supplies and Materials Expenses Travelling Expenses Professional Services Financial Assistance/Subsidy Other Maintenance and Operating Expenses Transportation and Delivery Expenses Printing and Publication Expenses Representation Expenses Rent/Lease Expenses 34,350,694.43 11,099,500.00 21,900,000.00 2,965,944.43 89,547,819.00 15,233,174.57 5,373,429.00 1,125,000.00 2,662,124.00 143,233.57

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 184.400,919.00

Capital Outlays

Machinery and Equipment 10,178,080.00

Total Capital Outlays 10,178,080.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATTONS 194,578,999.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder Minstry of AgriculutureFiheresand Agrarian Rfom FY2024 Supplemental Appropriation ....... 3.677.848.135.00

Appropriations,by Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outays Total

Basic Integration for Harmonized Intervention(BINHI) 1,830,674,948.00 1,152,753,403.00 2,983,428,351.00

Integrated and Sustainable Development for Aquaculture/CaptureISDA 384,365,738.00 249,562,691.00 633,928,429.00

for the Uplifment of Poor Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries LUPA) Land Acquisition and Development 41,417,355.00 19,074,000.00 60,491,355.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2.256.458.041.00 1.421,390.094.00 3.677.848.135.00

Appropriationsby Object of Expenditures (in pesos

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Supplies and Materials Expenses Traveling Expenses Training and Scholarship Expenses Professional Services Financial Assistance/Subsidy Other Maintenance and Operating Expenses Representation Expenses Other Maintenance and Operating Expenses Rent/Lease Expenses 1,600,313,265.00 633,376,002.00 12,845,850.00 4,145,804.00 1,606,069.00 3,205,051.00 450,000.00 51,000.0

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 2,256,458,041.00

Capital Outtays

Buildings and Other Structures Land Improvement Outlay Machinery and Equipment Infrastructure Outlay Transportation Equipment Biological Assets 15,600,000.00 752,127,952.00 34,227,397.00 19,132,000.00 524,161,112.00 76,141,633.00

Tota Capital Outlays 1,421,390,094.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,677,848.135.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Ministry of Public Order and Safety 271,650.000.00

Appropriationsby Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Support to Operations 46,800,000.00 46,800,000.00

Safe BARMM 1,800,000.00 14,900,000.00 16,700,000.00

Coordination with Law Enforcement Agencies in the Region (CLEAR) 650,00.00 650,000.0

Peace Buiding Iniatives 167,500,000.00 1,000,000.00 168,500,0000

Atternative Dispute Resolution Program 9,750,000.00 29,2050,000.00 39,000,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 226,500,000.00 45.150.000.00 271,650,000.00

Appropriations,by Object of Expenditures (in pesos

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Training and Scholarship Expenses Travelling Expenses Supplies and Materials Expenses Professional Services Financial Assistance/Subsidy Representation Expenses 150,100,000.00 61,430,000.00 4,024,000.00 6,380,000.00 3,711,000.00 855,000,00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 226,500,000.00

Capital Outlays

Transportation Equipment Buildings and Other Structures 44,150,000.00 1,000,000.00

Total Capital Outlays 45,150,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 271,650.000.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder.. FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Bangsamoro Youth Commission 69.450.000.00

Appropriations by Program in pesos

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outlays Total

Development Youth Responsive Policy and Program 60,950,000.00 60,950,000.00

Public Engagement Program 8,500,000.00 8,500,000.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 69,450,000.00 69.450,000.00

Appropriations, by Object of Expenditures (in pesos)

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Training and Scholarship Expenses Supplies and Materias Expenses Representation Expenses 54,950,000,00 7,500,000.00 7,000,000.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 69,450,000.00

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 69,450.000.00

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BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO

For Programs hereunder .. FY 2024 Supplemental Appropriation Bangsamoro Sports Commission .. 7.500,000.00

Appropriations, by Program (in pesos)

Personnel Services Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses Capital Outtays Total

Bangsamoro Sports Development 3,000,000.00 3,000,000.00

Bangsamoro Sports Promotion and Regulation 4,500,000.00 4,500000

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 7,500.000.00 7,500,000.00

Appropriationsby Object of Expenditures (in pesos) Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Awards/Rewards,Przes and Indemnities Travelling Expenses Training and Scholarship Expenses Supplies and Materials Expenses Representation Expenses Professional Services Rent/Lease Expenses 2,100,000.00 2,500,000,00 1,500,000.00 500,000.00 200,000.00 250,000.00 450,000.00

Total Maintenance and Other Operating Ecpenses 7,500,000.00

TOTALAPPROPRIATIONS 7,500.000.00

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GENERALPROVISIONS

SEC.2.Allotment Order. - A Special Allotment Release Order shall be issued to the Ministries, Offices, and/or Agencies (M/O/As) to authorize the obligation of appropriations in this Supplemental Appropriations Act.

SEC.3.Use of Government Funds. - Government Funds shall be utilized in accordance with the appropriations authorized for the purpose and comply with applicable laws,rules, and regulations.

SEC.4.Strict Adherence to Procurement Laws,Rules and Regulations. --M/O/As shall strictly adhere to the existing government procurement laws, rules, and regulations in the procurement of goods, infrastructure projects, and consulting services.

SEC.5.Engineering and Administrative Overhead (EAO)Expenses. -M/O/As are authorized to deduct EAO expenses not exceeding one percent (1%) of the project funds for infrastructure projects costing more than One Million Pesos (PHP 1,000,000.00)

SEC. 6. Administrative Costs.- M/O/As are authorized to deduct Administrative Costs not exceeding three percent (3% of the project costs for projects costing more than One Million Pesos (PHP 1,000,000.00).

SEC.7.Authority to Purchase Motor Vehicle.-All transportation equipment outlays herein appropriated, prior to procurement, shall require the Authority to Purchase Motor Vehicle approved by the Chief Minister upon recommendation of the Ministry of Finance, and Budget and Management (MFBM)

The issuance of the Authority to Purchase Motor Vehicles, including the prohibitions and exclusions,shall be covered by existing MFBM guidelines.

All purchases of motor vehicles shall be strictly made in compliance with existing accounting and auditing standards and adhering to procurement laws and administrative orders.

SEC. 8. Certification of Availability of Funds. - No obligations chargeable against any authorized allotment shall be incurred by M/O/As without first securing a certification of availability of funds (CAF) for the purpose from the M/O/As Chief Accountant, subject to applicable laws and guidelines. The CAF sufficient to cover the cost of the contracted activities shall be contained in, and made part of, the contract duly signed by the Chief Accountant of the contracting M/O/As.

SEC. 9. Cash Budgeting System. - All appropriations authorized in this Act shall be available for obligation for the purpose specified until December 31,2025. Its delivery, inspection, and payment shall be valid until funds are fully expended.

After the end of the validity period, all unreleased appropriations shall lapse, while unobligated funds shall revert to the Bangsamoro Treasury under a Special Fund for reappropriation in accordance with Section 19,Article XII of Republic Act No.11054.M/O/As shall strictly observe the validity of appropriations and the reversion of funds.

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All funds transferred between Organizational Units (OUswithin a M/O/A,between M/O/As,

transferred amounts have been actually utilized to pay for completed construction, goods delivered, or by M/O/As to local government units shall not be considered disbursed under this Section until the

and services rendered, inspected and accepted within the validity period. It is understood that the transfer of funds shall strictly be in accordance with pertinent budgeting, accounting, auditing, and procurement laws, rules, and regulations.

SEC.10.Direct Release of Funds to Ministries, Offices, and Agencies. -Funds appropriated in this Act shall be released directly to the M/O/As including the funds that are specifically appropriated to the Provincial Offices (POs and OUs of M/O/As.The MFBM may formulate guidelines as to the reporting and releasing of these funds.

SEC.11. Report on Commission on Audit Findings and Recommendation. - Within sixty 60)days from receipt of the Commission on Audit (COA Annual Audit Report,M/O/As concerned shall submit to the COA, either in printed form or by way of electronic document, a status report on the actions taken on said audit findings and recommendations using the prescribed form under COA Memorandum No.2014-002 dated March 18,2014.They shall likewise furnish the MFBM,the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Speaker, and the Committee on Finance, and Budget and Management, either in printed form or by way of electronic document, a copy of said reports.

The Minister or Head of Office or Agency concerned and the M/O/A's web administrator or his/her equivalent shall be responsible for ensuring that said status reports are posted on the M/O/A's Website.

SEC.12. Financial and Physical Accountability Reports. -M/O/As shall submit reports on its financial and physical accomplishments, on a monthly,quarterly, or yearly basis, as required under the existing guidelines through the following:

a) Unified Reporting System or other electronic means for submission of reports;

b) Hardcopy submitted to the MFBM; and

c) M/O/A's website.

The M/O/A concerned shall send a written notice when said reports have been submitted or posted on its website to the MFBM and other offices where the submission of reports is required under existing laws, rules, and regulations. The date of notice to said M/O/A shall be considered the date of compliance with this requirement.

Failure to comply with any of the foregoing shall result in the automatic suspension of the salaries of the responsible official or employee until they have complied with the above requirements pursuant to existing laws and guidelines issued thereon.

Repeated failure or refusal of said official or employee to submit the above reports without any justifiable cause may be a ground for administrative disciplinary action, subject to pertinent civil service rules and regulations. The Minister or Head of Office/Agency shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this penalty provision.

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SEC. 13. Transparency in Infrastructure Projects. -M/O/A's shall post the following on their respective websites, within the period indicated:

a The project title, location, and detailed description; detailed estimates in arriving at the

Approved Budget for the Contract; and winning contractor and the detailed estimates of the bid as awarded, within thirty (30) calendar days from entering into the contract; and

b The detailed actual cost of the project and variation orders issued, if any,within thirty

(30) calendar days from the issuance of a certificate of completion.

The Ministers and Heads of Offices/Agencies, and web administrators or their equivalent shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this Section.

SEC. 14. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any section or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 15. Effectivity.-- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15 days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

ATTY. RANGALIAN M.BALINDONG Speaker U

This Act was passed by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament on Rabi Al-Awwal 24, 1446/September 27, 2024.

PRO SegredaGehera RAHY T B.XNKAI

Approved:

AHOD BEBRAHIM

Date: 0 CT*14"2024 Chief Minister

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