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Mar 2, 2021 construction law coa disallowance government contracts quantum meruit detailed engineering dpwh

Understanding Government Contract Disallowances: Detailed Engineering and Quantum Meruit

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on COA disallowances for overestimated embankment materials in government road projects and the limits of quantum meruit.

Dec 9, 2020 commission on audit government contracts disallowance cost of living allowance ra 6758 public officers liability

Navigating Liability in Government Housing Loan Disbursements: Insights from a Landmark COA Ruling

Learn how the Supreme Court rules on COA disallowances, good faith defenses, and liability for government employees who received disallowed benefits.

Jul 12, 2016 labor-law government-employees salary-standardization-law commission-on-audit employee-benefits

Diminution of Benefits: Government Employees and Contractual Bonuses Clarified

Supreme Court clarifies when government employees may keep contractual bonuses like the 14th month pay, and the limits of non-diminution.

Mar 12, 2003 government procurement commission on audit public spending administrative law gsis procurement standards

Government Procurement Quality Standards Prevail Over Expediency in Public Spending

Supreme Court affirms COA disallowance of GSIS payment for non-conforming generator, upholding strict procurement standards over expediency.