Coa Memorandum No. 2005-027
Coa Memorandum No. 2005-027
Coa Memorandum No. 2005-027
I. Rationale
One of the activities essential to the conduct of post-audit of contracts/transactions for the
procurement of government projects, e.g., infrastructure projects, goods, and consulting services, is the
review/evaluation of the technical aspect of such contracts/transactions. The review/evaluation process,
however, could be better facilitated if all the necessary documents and information are made available to
the reviewer.
II. Review Process
COA Circular No. 87-278 dated November 12, 1987 requires the audited agency to furnish the
Auditor with a copy of perfected contract within five (5) working days upon approval, together with the
supporting documents for review. The Auditor reviews the perfected contracts in accordance with
existing regulations within twenty (20) days from receipt.
The review of the legal aspects of the contracts subject to post audit is made by the Auditors
concerned before review/evaluation of the technical aspect is done to ensure that the contract is in order
with respect to the legal aspect. It is understood therefore that the Audit Team Supervisor or Team
Leader concerned shall request for review of the technical aspect within five (5) days after the review of
the legal aspect has been completed. In this regard, the Team Supervisor or Team Leader shall make
available to the Technical Audit Specialists (TAS) assigned in the different COA operating sectors, in the
case of the National Capital Region, or to the Regional TSO (RTSO), in the case of the regional offices, the
copies of the contract and all other documents necessary for the review of the technical aspect.
In view of the promulgation and implementation of new laws, rules and regulations relative to the
procurement of government projects, specifically R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the Government
Procurement Reform Act (GPRA), and its Implementing Rules and Regulations-A (IRR-A) , there is a need
to redefine and update the documentary and information requirements for the review of government
contracts and inspection of government projects which are embodied under COA Memorandum No. 91-
704 dated February 27, 1991.
III. Documentary Requirements
The documentary requirements for all types of technical evaluations covered by this memorandum
are contained in the attached Annexes A-T. The Team Supervisor or Team Leader shall make available to
the Technical Audit Specialists (TAS) assigned in the different COA operating sectors, in the case of the
National Capital Region, or to the Regional TSO (RTSO), in the case of the regional offices, the copies of
the contract and all other documents necessary for the review of the technical aspect.
The same documentary requirements shall be looked into by the Audit Team Supervisors/Team
Leaders whenever they conduct the contract review and inspection by themselves as per delineation of
responsibilities between the Auditing Units and the Technical Services Office as defined under COA
Memorandum No. 87-480 dated March 18, 1987.
IV. Repealing Clause
COA Memorandum No. 91-704 dated February 27, 1991 and other COA issuances inconsistent
herewith are hereby deemed revoked, amended and/or modified accordingly.
V. Effectivity
This Memorandum takes effect immediately.
ANNEX A
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX B
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX C
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX D
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX E
CHECKLIST FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS and CONSULTING SERVICES TIME EXTENSION EVALUATION
SCOPE OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION: Validation of the reasonableness of the grounds for the issuance and the
period of the requested extension of contract time for infrastructure projects and consulting services
___1. Copy of the approved Time Extension
___2. Copy of contractor's/consultant's request for Time Extension
___3. Copy of the approved contract
___4. Copy of Evaluation Report by the agency concerned establishing the need for time extension including
the computation showing in sufficient detail how the number of days extension was determined
___5. Certification or reports establishing the existence of the grounds for the contract time extension, as
follows:
___a. PAGASA Report covering the area where the project is located, if extension requested is due to
adverse weather conditions
___b. Provincial Commander's Report, if the extension requested is due to deteriorating/worsening
peace and order situation
___c. Certification from DOLE, DTI, DILG and/or DND, among others, whichever is applicable, for other
grounds such as shortage of construction materials, general labor strike or similar activities that
disrupted construction operations through no fault of the contractor
___6. Copy of the Notice to Proceed with the date of receipt by the contractor/consultant
___7. Copy of the approved original PERT/CPM Network Diagram and the corresponding detailed
computation of the contract time
___8. Copy of the approved revised PERT/CPM Network Diagram reflecting the effect of the subject time
extension on the original contract time and all previously issued Time Extensions, Suspension/Resumption
Orders, and variation Orders (for infrastructure projects), if any
___9. Copy of COA Technical Evaluation Report for the original contract and for all previously issued
variation orders (for infrastructure projects) with additive/deductive time, and all previously issued time
extensions
___10. Copy of the Terms of Reference
___11. Copy of the Approved Original and Revised (if any) Manning Schedule
___12. If the original contract and/or any previously issued Time Extension and/or Variation Order (for
infrastructure projects) with deductive/additive time have not yet been reviewed by COA, all requirements
under Technical Evaluation of Infrastructure Contract Variation Checklist for each variation order and/or
time Extension, must be submitted.
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX F
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX G
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX H
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX I
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX J
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX K
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX L
Submitted by:
_______________________
State Auditor
ANNEX M
Submitted by:
______________________
State Auditor
ANNEX N
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX O
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX P
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX Q
CHECKLIST FOR TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF AIRCRAFT, EQUIPMENT AND
VEHICLE
SCOPE OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION: Technical aspect of the contract particularly the determination of the
reasonableness of the contract amount
___1. Copy of the approved contract or Job Order
___2. Complete technical description of the aircraft/equipment
___3. Detailed breakdown of the contract amount showing in sufficient detail the derivation of the direct and
indirect costs
___4. Copy of the pre-repair evaluation report by the agency showing in sufficient detail the scope of work to
be done
___5. Copy of the latest service bulletin, in case of aircraft
___6. Report of waste materials
___7. Copy of document indicating the history of repair
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX R
CHECKLIST FOR TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF MARINE VESSEL
SCOPE OF TECHNICAL EVALUATION: Technical aspect of contracts for the repair of marine vessel for the
determination of the reasonableness of contract amount
___1. Copy of the approved contract or Job Order
___2. Complete technical description of the vessel to include the following:
___a. type of vessel, year built, and acquisition date
___b. dimensions (length over-all, length between perpendiculars, breadth, depth)
___c. deadweight/light displacement weight
___d. vessel classification
___e. main propulsion and other major equipment on board
___3. Detailed breakdown of the contract amount showing in sufficient detail the derivation of the direct and
indirect costs.
___4. Copy of the pre-repair evaluation report by the agency showing in sufficient detail the scope of work to
be done/itemized program of work
___5. Copy of the approved detailed plans showing the extent of repair work to be done
___6. Report of waste materials
___7. Appropriate document showing history of repair
Submitted by:
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State Auditor
ANNEX S
Submitted by:
______________________
State Auditor
ANNEX T
Submitted by:
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State Auditor