12/09/2025
City Government Strengthens Fiscal Reforms Through EPFMAT
The City Government of Santiago conducted the Enhanced Public Financial Management Assessment Tool (EPFMAT) Meeting on September 9, 2025 at the City Budget Office, City Hall, San Andres.
Present during the meeting were representatives from the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), City Budget Office, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), City Treasurer’s Office, and City Accounting Office.
The highlight of the activity was the presentation and deliberation of the initial assessment scores. After thorough discussion, key activities were identified for indicators with low scores to improve performance. These activities will be incorporated into the Public Financial Management Improvement Plan (PFMIP), which will be submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) for approval prior to its endorsement to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
These outputs will serve as a roadmap for strengthening fiscal transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the City’s financial systems.
