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Navigating Government Allowances and Disallowances: Key Insights From the Supreme Court's Ruling on SSS vs COA

The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on government allowances and disallowances, offering key insights for public officers and employees.

Limits on Allowances When Public Funds Demand Strict Interpretation

The Supreme Court upheld COA's disallowance of PhilHealth board allowances, ruling that public funds demand strict interpretation of what the law allows.

Upholding Impartiality: The Supreme Court on Fair Case Raffling and Judicial Integrity

The Supreme Court affirms COA's ban on auditors receiving local government allowances, preserving audit independence and integrity under RA 6758.