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Nov 4, 2024 labor law coa government employees disallowance neda benefits refund

When Can COA Demand a Refund of Disallowed Government Employee Benefits?

Learn when the COA can demand refunds of disallowed government benefits and when employees may be excused from returning them.

Oct 28, 2024 administrative law coa disallowance good faith public officials pdaf government accountability

Good Faith Defense: When Public Officials Can Avoid Liability for Disallowed Fund Transfers

The Supreme Court clarifies when good faith shields public officials from personal liability in COA disallowances involving PDAF fund transfers.

May 8, 2022 holdover appointments compulsory retirement civil service coa disallowance government employment quantum meruit

Holdover Appointments and Compulsory Retirement: Key Lessons from Atty. Montenegro v. COA

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on salaries for public servants who continue working past compulsory retirement without CSC approval.