PAO Receives Perfect Score in Annual Agency Performance Review
The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) secured a perfect score in the Department of Budget and Management’s Annual Agency Performance Review (AAPR) for fiscal year 2024. This remarkable achievement highlights the PAO’s commitment to excellence and transparency.
PAO Chief Persida V. Rueda-Acosta proudly announced the agency’s “outstanding” rating, emphasizing the perfect score of 5 awarded by the AAPR. “The ‘outstanding’ rating is not just the success of the Public Attorney’s Office,” she said. “It is also a victory of our ‘kababayans.’”
She added that this rating reflects PAO as a well-performing government agency, excelling in both physical and financial performance, anchored firmly on transparency and accountability.
Understanding the Annual Agency Performance Review
The AAPR evaluates government agencies by measuring actual physical, financial, and income performance against planned targets. This assessment also stresses the quality and timeliness of fund utilization reports, ensuring agencies manage resources efficiently.
“PAO has exhibited exceptional 100 percent budget utilization, ensuring that set goals are carried out within the allocated timeframe and budget,” Acosta explained. This disciplined financial management translates into a more effective, organized, and streamlined service for Filipinos nationwide.
Impact of the Perfect Score on Public Service
The perfect score from the Annual Agency Performance Review showcases PAO’s dedication to maximizing public funds and delivering timely legal assistance. Through efficient budget use, the agency continues to strengthen its role in safeguarding the rights of the Filipino people.
Local observers noted that PAO’s consistent performance is a testament to its accountability and transparency, inspiring confidence among its stakeholders and the public it serves.
The agency’s success also encourages other government bodies to strive for similar excellence, improving overall government service quality.
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