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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.
Jun 22, 2021government allowancescommission on auditnotice of disallowancemadera doctrineemployment lawsupreme court
Disallowed Government Allowances: When the Supreme Court Excuses Refund
The Supreme Court excused employees from refunding disallowed calamity and incentive allowances, citing humanitarian considerations under Madera.
Aug 6, 2003administrative-lawcommission-on-auditlocal-government-codegovernment-allowancesjudicial-integrityra-6758
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.