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Sep 25, 2019 malversation public funds revised penal code sandiganbayan pcso accountable officer

Breach of Public Trust: Accountability for Malversed Funds in the Philippines

When public funds go missing, Philippine law presumes the accountable officer misappropriated them. Learn how courts apply this rule.

Jan 8, 2019 public funds accountability commission on audit negligence government property relief from liability

Relief From Accountability: Proving Diligence in Handling Public Funds Despite Loss

When can an accountable officer be relieved from liability for lost public funds? The Supreme Court clarifies the standard of diligence in Callang v. COA.

Oct 22, 2014 anti-graft public funds negligence accountable officer ra 3019 malversation

Public Officials' Liability for Negligence in Handling Public Funds: The Luspo Doctrine

Supreme Court ruling on public officials' liability for negligence in disbursing public funds, explaining accountable officer duties and bad faith requirements.

Nov 16, 2011 malversation public funds revised penal code accountable officer criminal law supreme court

Accountability in Public Office: Understanding Malversation of Public Funds in the Philippines

The Supreme Court explains the elements of malversation of public funds and why restitution does not erase criminal liability for accountable officers.

Oct 5, 2010 administrative law court funds dismissal dishonesty public officers breach of trust

Breach of Trust Dismissal for Mismanaging Court Funds in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling shows why clerks of court face dismissal for mishandling judiciary funds, with lessons for all accountable officers.

Oct 4, 2007 criminal law accountable officer cash advances article 218 local government commission on audit

Accountable Public Officer Failing to Render Accounts: Liability for Cash Advances

Municipal mayors who receive cash advances are accountable officers. Failure to liquidate or return disallowed funds within two months is a crime under Article 218 of the Revised Penal Code.

Nov 22, 2006 administrative-law dishonesty ombudsman public-service misconduct civil-service

Dishonesty in Public Service: Consequences of Misconduct and Abandonment of Duty

The Supreme Court affirms that the Ombudsman can impose penalties directly, and that dishonesty by accountable officers warrants dismissal from service.

Jun 30, 2006 malversation public officers accountable officer confiscated property negligence revised penal code

Public Officer Accountability for Confiscated Property: Malversation by Negligence

When a barangay captain accepts custody of confiscated lumber, he becomes an accountable officer. The Supreme Court explains why.

Aug 9, 2005 judicial ethics gross ignorance of law preliminary investigation bail administrative liability

Accountable Officers Liability Upholding Due Diligence in Public Fund Management

Supreme Court ruling on judge's gross ignorance of law in bail and preliminary investigation procedures, reinforcing judicial accountability.

Apr 26, 2005 sandiganbayan malversation illegal-use-of-public-funds jurisdiction conspiracy public-officers

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction in Malversation and Illegal Use of Public Funds: The Barriga Doctrine on Conspiracy

Learn when the Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over malversation and illegal use of public funds, even if the accused is not an accountable officer, based on the Barriga ruling.