Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013
COA Circular No. 001-16 amends the rates for Magna Carta Benefits for Public Health Workers (PHWs) as outlined in COA Circular No. 2013-003, aligning them with the rules from a prior joint circular by the DBM and DOH. The amendments update the compensation for medico-legal services, including specific rates for various types of injuries and legal appearances. Additionally, the remote assignment allowance remains at 50% of the basic pay. All inconsistent previous issuances are repealed, and the circular takes effect 15 days after its publication in a widely circulated newspaper.
Quick Answers
- What is Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013 about?
- COA Circular No. 001-16 amends the rates for Magna Carta Benefits for Public Health Workers (PHWs) as outlined in COA Circular No. 2013-003, aligning them with the rules from a prior joint circular by the DBM and DOH. The amendments update the compensation for medico-legal services, including specific rates for various types of injuries and legal appearances. Additionally, the remote assignment allowance remains at 50% of the basic pay. All inconsistent previous issuances are repealed, and the circular takes effect 15 days after its publication in a widely circulated newspaper.
- What type of law is COA Circular No. 001-16?
- Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013 (COA Circular No. 001-16) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013 enacted?
- Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013 (COA Circular No. 001-16) was enacted on May 31, 2016.
- What is the citation for Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013?
- Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013, COA Circular No. 001-16, May 31, 2016 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- COA Circular No. 001-16
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Commission on Audit
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 31, 2016
COA CIRCULAR NO. 001-16
| TO | : | All Heads of Departments, Bureaus, Offices, Agencies and Instrumentalities of the National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Chief Executives of Local Government Units (LGUs), Heads of Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) and All Others Concerned |
| SUBJECT | : | Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013, re: Reiteration of Audit Disallowance of Payments Without Legal Basis of Allowances, Incentives, and Other Benefits of Government Officials and Employees in the NGAs, LGUs, and GOCCs and their Subsidiaries |
To align paragraph III on the rates of Magna Carta Benefits for Public Health Workers (PHWs) stated in COA Circular No. 2013-003, with item 5.0, Rules and Regulations on the Grant of Compensation — Related Magna Carta Benefits to PHWs of DBM and DOH Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2012, dated November 29, 2012, the Magna Carta Benefits to PHWs' rates prescribed in COA Circular No. 2013-003 dated January 30, 2013 are hereby amended as follows:
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Under COA Circular No. 2013-003
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As amended under this Circular
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Allowance/Benefit
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Amount/Rate
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Amount/Rate
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| Magna Carta Benefits for | Medico-Legal Allowance — | Medico Legal Service-Honorarium: |
| Public Health Workers | ||
| Conduct of Medical Examination | ||
| P200.00 for slight physical injury; | P500.00 for slight physical injury | |
| P300.00 for less serious physical injury; | P500.00 for less serious physical injury; | |
| P500.00 for serious physical injury; | P1,000.00 for serious physical injury | |
| P2,000.00 for rape victim; | ||
| P2,000.00 Child sexual and/or | ||
| physical abuse victim; | ||
| P1,000.00 for necropsy; P1,000.00 for autopsy; | P2,500.00 Conduct of necropsy or autopsy; | |
| P600.00 per court appearance; | P1,500.00 each court | |
| appearance to testify on findings; | ||
| P20,000.00 one time relocation allowance; | P20,000.00 one time relocation allowance; | |
| Remote Assignment Allowance — | Remote Assignment: Allowance | |
| 50% of basic pay | — 50% of basic pay |
I. Repealing Clause
All issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. cHaCAS
II. Effectivity
This Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in newspapers of general circulation.
(SGD.) MICHAEL G. AGUINALDOChairperson
(SGD.) JOSE A. FABIACommissioner
Published in The Philippine Star on June 9, 2016.
Cite This Law
Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013, COA Circular No. 001-16, May 31, 2016 (Philippines)
Amendment to COA Circular No. 2013-003, dated January 30, 2013, COA Circular No. 001-16 (Phil. 2016)
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