The Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Xylene Mae Del Campo testified that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) special disbursing officer Gina Acosta violated government audit rules by transferring cash from confidential funds to a security officer. The testimony was given during a House private prosecutor hearing on Tuesday. Del Campo stated that the alleged turnover breached established protocols for handling public funds.
The incident has raised concerns about financial transparency within the OVP. The COA, responsible for auditing government expenditures, has flagged the transaction as a potential breach of administrative procedures. No official has yet commented on the allegations, and no legal action has been announced. The case is currently under investigation by the House committee overseeing the matter.
The controversy highlights ongoing scrutiny of financial management in high-level government offices. While the OVP has not responded publicly, the situation underscores the need for stricter oversight of confidential fund allocations. The outcome of the inquiry could set a precedent for accountability in public administration.
