MUNICIPAL BUDGET OFFICE

 1. Functional Statement

1.  Prepare form, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budgetary and appropriation matters for signature of the municipal mayor.
2. Review and consolidate budget proposals of the different department and offices of the local government unit;
3. Provide technical assistance to the local chief executive in preparation of the Municipality’s Annual Budget under the General Fund, Economic Enterprise and Special Education Fund;
4. Assist the Local Chief Executive during budget hearings; study and evaluate budgetary implications of proposed legislation and submit comments/ recommendations thereon.
5. Submit periodic budgetary reports to concerned agencies;
6. Assist the Sangguniang Bayan in reviewing annual/ supplemental budget of the 16 barangays of the municipality;
7. Prepare monthly Registry of allotment and obligations for PS, MOOE, Capital Outlay as required by the New Government Accounting System;
8. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as maybe prescribed by law or ordinances.

2. Objectives

1.  Budget proposals from the different departments consolidated, for budget hearing with the Local Chief Executive and Local Finance Committee;
2. Prepare quarterly Allotment Release Order (ARO) based on approved annual/ supplemental budget;
3. Coordinates with the Local Chief Executive and Local Finance Committee and Sangguniang Bayan on budgetary matters;
4. Provide budget updates to municipal and barangay officials;
5. Required reports/ data submitted to concerned offices/ agencies on time;
6. Act as Secretariat to the Municipal School Board;
7. Is a member of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC);
8. Make preliminary review of barangay budgets and submit recommendations to the Sangguniang Bayan for final review and approval;
9. Assist barangay officials in the execution of their approved budget and development plan;
10. Does other related jobs in support to the municipality’s mission/ vision.