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Who serves as the Chairperson of the Council of Good Local Governance?
Who serves as the Chairperson of the Council of Good Local Governance?
- Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management
- Secretary of the Department of Finance
- Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (correct)
- Secretary of the Department of Health
What is one of the main functions of the Council of Good Local Governance?
What is one of the main functions of the Council of Good Local Governance?
- Develop performance indicators for LGUs (correct)
- Direct funding to local government initiatives
- Conduct audits of local government units
- Enforce penalties on non-compliant LGUs
Which department does NOT have a representative on the Council of Good Local Governance?
Which department does NOT have a representative on the Council of Good Local Governance?
- Department of Tourism
- Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Department of Education
- Department of Trade and Industry (correct)
What should the performance indicators developed by the Council take into consideration?
What should the performance indicators developed by the Council take into consideration?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Council of Good Local Governance?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Council of Good Local Governance?
What is the role of the Secretariat of the Council of Good Local Governance?
What is the role of the Secretariat of the Council of Good Local Governance?
How often should the Council review and revise the performance indicators?
How often should the Council review and revise the performance indicators?
The Council's performance indicators should reflect outcomes that are:
The Council's performance indicators should reflect outcomes that are:
What authority does the Council established under Section 4 have regarding monetary incentives for LGUs?
What authority does the Council established under Section 4 have regarding monetary incentives for LGUs?
Which of the following expenses is NOT permitted to be covered by the SGLG Fund?
Which of the following expenses is NOT permitted to be covered by the SGLG Fund?
What is a primary purpose of the governance assessment report released by the DILG?
What is a primary purpose of the governance assessment report released by the DILG?
Under what condition can the amount of the SGLG incentive be increased?
Under what condition can the amount of the SGLG incentive be increased?
Which of the following is a permitted use for the SGLG Fund?
Which of the following is a permitted use for the SGLG Fund?
What is the primary purpose of conducting an evaluation of the impact of the Act on LGUs?
What is the primary purpose of conducting an evaluation of the impact of the Act on LGUs?
Which body is responsible for submitting the performance indicators to the President of the Philippines?
Which body is responsible for submitting the performance indicators to the President of the Philippines?
How many areas are listed under the SGLG assessment criteria?
How many areas are listed under the SGLG assessment criteria?
What type of account is created under the General Appropriations Act for the SGLG?
What type of account is created under the General Appropriations Act for the SGLG?
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten assessment areas under the SGLG criteria?
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten assessment areas under the SGLG criteria?
What must an LGU do to be conferred and awarded the SGLG?
What must an LGU do to be conferred and awarded the SGLG?
Who can be part of the technical working groups formed to assist the Council members?
Who can be part of the technical working groups formed to assist the Council members?
What happens if an LGU is deemed to qualify for the SGLG?
What happens if an LGU is deemed to qualify for the SGLG?
Study Notes
SGLG Law or RA 11292
- The SGLG (Seal of Good Local Governance) is a program designed to assess the performance of Local Government Units (LGUs) based on 10 key areas.
- The program is governed by Republic Act 11292.
- The Council of Good Local Governance (Council) is established to oversee the SGLG program.
- The Council is composed of representatives from various government agencies:
- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
- Department of Budget and Management (DBM)
- Department of Finance (DOF)
- Department of Health (DOH)
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- Department of Education (DepEd)
- Department of Tourism (DOT)
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
- Office of Civil Defense
- One representative from the basic sectors nominated by the National Anti-Poverty Commission.
- The DILG Secretary acts as Chairperson of the Council.
- The Council is responsible for:
- Developing and promulgating performance indicators for evaluating LGUs.
- Reviewing and revising performance indicators based on national long-term development plans.
- Evaluating the impact of the SGLG on LGUs and recommending any necessary enhancements, continuation, or amendments to the program.
- Creating technical working groups for assistance in specific areas.
- Submitting annual reports on performance indicators, recommendations, and impact assessment results to key government officials.
- The ten areas assessed under the SGLG are:
- Good Fiscal or Financial Administration or Financial Sustainability
- Disaster Preparedness
- Social Protection and Sensitivity Program
- Health Compliance and Responsiveness
- Programs for Sustainable Education
- Business Friendliness and Competitiveness
- Safety, Peace and Order
- Environmental Management
- Tourism, Heritage Development, Culture and Arts
- Youth Development
- An LGU that meets all the assessment criteria will be awarded the SGLG and receives a corresponding incentive.
- The SGLG Incentive Fund is created within the General Appropriations Act (GAA) to finance the incentives.
- The Council determines the monetary incentives based on the number of awardees and can re-evaluate and increase these amounts subject to fund availability.
- The SGLG Incentive Fund cannot be used for certain expenses, including:
- Financing micro-credits and loans.
- Travel expenses unless directly related to SGLG purposes.
- Administrative expenses of the LGU.
- Purchase, maintenance, or repair of vehicles not directly used for SGLG activities.
- Salaries, wages, emoluments, per diems, or overtime pay of employees.
- Construction, repair, or refurnishing of administrative offices.
- Loan guarantees.
- The DILG releases governance assessment reports to LGUs, identifying areas needing improvement.
- National government agencies provide technical assistance to help LGUs address their identified gaps and improve their performance.
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This quiz explores the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) and its governing law, Republic Act 11292. Participants will learn about its key areas of assessment and the role of the Council of Good Local Governance. Gain insights into the composition and responsibilities of this council in overseeing the program.
