Guide to the Computerization of Tax-Related LGU Functions

September 1, 2009 DOF DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 035-09 SUBJECT : Guide to the Computerization of Tax-Related LGU Functions TO : All BLGF Regional Directors; Provincial, City and Municipal Assessors, Treasurers and BPLO Chiefs; and Others Concerned Pursuant to the Land Administration and Management (LAM) agenda and the long-term commitment of the Philippine Government to undertake property valuation and taxation reforms under Component 4 of the Second Land Administration and Management Project (LAMP2), and to the provisions of Republic Act No. 8792, otherwise known as the Electronic Commerce Act of 2000, the "Linking-Up LGU Operations: A Guide to Computerization of Tax-Related Functions in the Local Government Units" is hereby issued as a reference document for the local government units (LGUs) on matters relating to the development and implementation of computerization projects for real property appraisal, assessment, and tax-related systems and operations of the LGUs. The Guide herein issued recommends key considerations, requirements, and sustainability perspectives to be observed by the LGUs to efficiently and effectively achieve the objectives of computerization. It consists of seven annexes, as follows: 1. Functional Requirements for Property Valuation and Taxation Systems 2. Minimum System Specifications 3. National Data Exchange Standards 4. e-Readiness Self-Assessment and Achieving Readiness Tools 5. Proposed Minimum ICT Organizational Structure 6. Assessment, Treasury, and BPLO Workflow 7. Computerization Budget Template All concerned LGU officials and BLGF Regional Directors are hereby encouraged to be guided by this publication. (SGD.) MARGARITO B. TEVES Secretary