Internal Audit Office of OCM BARMM

15/09/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: Please be informed that a Temporary Work-from-Home (WFH) Arrangement for the Executive Branch of the Bangsamoro Government will be implemented on Sept. 16–17, 2026, following the First Regular Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.

⬇️ For complete details, please refer to OCM Administrative Order No. 0006, Series of 2026, available in the comment section.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟔 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊-𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌-𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟔 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟏𝟕 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

Visit website: https://officialgazette.bangsamoro.gov.ph/2026/09/15/administrative-order-no-0006-s-2026/

11/09/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 𝗥𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠!

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 0007, Series of 2026, September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) is hereby declared a Special Non-Working Holiday throughout the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the First Regular Parliamentary Elections.

See comment section for the OCM Proclamation No. 0007, s. 2026 ⬇️

11/09/2026

10/09/2026

𝗜𝗔𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Internal Audit Office (IAO), through its Chief, Hasmiene D. Ibrahim, participated in the Training on Procurement and Budget Monitoring for Middle Managers conducted by the Office of the Chief Minister through the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC).

The training focused on strengthening the competencies of middle managers in procurement planning and management, budget monitoring and utilization, resource management, and compliance with government policies, rules, and regulations.

Held on September 8–9, 2026, at Bajau Hall, OCM Building, Cotabato City, the activity provided participants with practical discussions on government procurement, budget management, and the effective utilization of public resources.

The activity contributes to strengthening managerial capacity and promoting accountable, efficient, and responsive public service.

09/09/2026

The Internal Audit Office (IAO) extends its warmest congratulations to Elham M. Mardan, LPT, on her appointment as Administrative Officer III of the Internal Audit Office, and to Tasnem A. Abdullah, CPA, on her appointment as Accountant II under the FMS Accounting Division.

May you continue to uphold professionalism, integrity, and excellence as you take on your new responsibilities. May these new appointments open meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and continued service to the Bangsamoro Government and its people.

As Allah (SWT) reminds us:

“𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘆, ‘𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲.’”
— 𝗤𝘂𝗿’𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬:𝟭𝟭𝟰

May Allah (SWT) grant you wisdom, guidance, and strength as you fulfill your respective roles and responsibilities. May He bless your efforts, make your service a source of benefit to others, and grant you continued success in your professional journey.

Congratulations, Elham and Tasnem! May Allah bless your new appointments and your continued commitment to public service.

01/09/2026

𝗜𝗔𝗢 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟱𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

The Internal Audit Office (IAO) of OCM-BARMM attended the 5S Quality Workplace Reorientation Seminar and Cascading on September 1, 2026, at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC), represented by Mr. Marouf U. Midtimbang, 5S Focal Person, and Ms. Aliyah Faaiqa A. Lao, 5S Alternate Focal Person.

The activity revisited the 5S principles—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—and highlighted their application not only in maintaining an organized physical workplace but also in managing digital files and records.

Key discussions included proper file and document naming, folder organization, email filtering and labeling, and the digitalization of the 5S audit. These practices help make information easier to locate, improve records management, and promote a more efficient and organized workflow.

More than maintaining cleanliness and order, 5S promotes discipline, accountability, responsible use of government resources, and continuous improvement. By strengthening these practices, the IAO continues to support a workplace culture built on organization, efficiency, and quality public service.

𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘁. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻.

27/08/2026

𝐈𝐀𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

The Internal Audit Office (IAO) of OCM-BARMM proudly joins the Outstanding Offices recognized during the Mid-Year Performance Review and Planning Conference (MPRPC) held on August 27, 2026, at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC).

This recognition reflects the collective dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence of the entire IAO team in fulfilling its mandate and contributing to effective and accountable governance.

Adding to this milestone, four IAO personnel—Rowena M. Kamid, Internal Auditor IV; Nor-Ana B. Mama, Administrative Officer III; Farhana B. Alongan, Administrative Assistant I; and Marouf U. Midtimbang, Administrative Assistant I—were also recognized as Outstanding Individual Personnel.

Their exemplary performance, commitment to public service, and consistent demonstration of integrity and professionalism serve as an inspiration to their colleagues and the wider Bangsamoro Government workforce.

These recognitions reaffirm the IAO’s commitment to strengthening accountability, enhancing internal controls, and promoting transparency in government operations—values that remain at the core of its service to the Bangsamoro people.

Congratulations to our outstanding personnel and to the entire IAO family! May this achievement inspire us to continue striving for excellence and to serve with greater dedication, integrity, and accountability.

26/08/2026

𝗜𝗔𝗢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹

The Internal Audit Office (IAO) of the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) participated in the inspection of unserviceable properties led by the Property and Supply Division (PSD) as part of the preparatory activities for their proper disposal.

The inspection focused on the physical condition, identification, and verification of properties that are no longer serviceable or economically useful to the Office. The activity aimed to ensure that properties identified for disposal are properly documented, assessed, and processed in accordance with applicable government rules and regulations on property and supply management.

Representing the IAO were Monso Z. Bdo, Internal Auditor II, and Marouf Midtimbang, Administrative Assistant I, who participated in the inspection and verification of the properties as part of the Office’s internal control and accountability mechanisms.

The activity also supported the preparation and validation of necessary documentation for the disposal of unserviceable government properties. Among the relevant documents is the Inventory and Inspection Report of Unserviceable Property (IIRUP), which serves as a basis for recording unserviceable properties and forms part of the requirements for disposal proceedings.

Through its participation, the IAO continues to support proper property management, accountability, and the efficient utilization of government resources. The inspection likewise reinforces the Office’s commitment to ensuring that unserviceable properties are properly documented, accounted for, and disposed of through appropriate and authorized procedures.

25/08/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗞 𝗕𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗦 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗠!

Pursuant to Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 39, also known as the Bangsamoro Holidays Act of 2023, holidays identified in Presidential Decree No. 1083 that are not specifically determined as non-working under this Act shall be observed as special working holidays across the Bangsamoro region.

Same holiday is further supported by OCM Proclamation Order No. 0006, s. 2026.

Therefore, the entire BARMM will observe a Special Working Holiday tomorrow in observance of Maulid un-Nabi, August 26, 2026. See attached OCM Proclamation No. 0006, series of 2026 in the comment section for more details ⬇

25/08/2026

𝐈𝐀𝐎 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Internal Audit Office (IAO) of the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) participated in the Ladderized Training on Gender and Development (GAD) – BWC Modules 1–4 (Part 1) and Training-Workshop on GAD Planning and Budgeting, held on August 17–21, 2026, in Davao City.

Representing the IAO were Bai Jaleyha M. Ong and Radzmia A. Mamalangkas, who took part in the sessions focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of GAD concepts, gender analysis tools, and the integration of gender perspectives into plans, programs, projects, activities, and budgets.

A key message shared by Sir Jamel Macacua, Chief of Staff, during the training was:

“But GAD is ultimately about people.”

The message emphasized that GAD goes beyond compliance and budget allocation. It calls for a deeper understanding of who benefits from government programs, who may be left behind, what barriers exist, and how government interventions can better respond to people’s actual needs.

The workshop also highlighted the importance of connecting gender analysis, planning, budgeting, implementation, and accountability to ensure that identified gender issues are translated into concrete interventions and meaningful outcomes.

For the IAO, the activity provided an opportunity to further enhance its knowledge and appreciation of gender-responsive governance and strengthen the application of GAD principles in the workplace and in carrying out its audit responsibilities.

Through continuous learning and capacity-building, the IAO remains committed to supporting a workplace and governance environment that is inclusive, responsive, and attentive to the needs of all.