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Jan 22, 2025 administrative law grave misconduct pdaf public trust ombudsman dswd

Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Negligence and Misconduct in PDAF Allocation

Supreme Court affirms dismissal of DSWD official for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in PDAF allocation.

Mar 17, 2021 malversation anti-graft public funds procurement ra 3019 government contracts

Malversation and Anti-Graft Laws: Lessons from Sarion v. People on Public Fund Management

A Supreme Court ruling on malversation clarifies the duty of public officials to verify disbursements, with key lessons for government and contractors.

Mar 19, 2010 fiduciary funds administrative liability court personnel simple neglect of duty oca judiciary

Accountability Behind Bars: Holding Court Cashiers Liable for Fund Shortages

Court clerks and cashiers face administrative liability for delayed remittance of fiduciary funds, even after full restitution, as shown in this 2010 ruling.

Aug 6, 2003 fiduciary duty court circulars clerk of court administrative liability bail bond fund management

Fiduciary Duty and Accountability: The Consequences of Violating Court Circulars on Fund Management

A clerk of court who released a bail bond without a written court order was fined for violating Supreme Court Circular No. 50-95.