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ACCOUNTABILITY NEIL B. HUGO, MPA Let’s begin! Accountability Accountability is a concept which implies responsibility and obligation to answer or explain acts and performances to some person superior to or occupying a higher position in the hierarchy of an organization. To act responsi...

ACCOUNTABILITY NEIL B. HUGO, MPA Let’s begin! Accountability Accountability is a concept which implies responsibility and obligation to answer or explain acts and performances to some person superior to or occupying a higher position in the hierarchy of an organization. To act responsibly and report To act and give account More than responsibility Accountability We are accountable: For the result or outcomes of our 7 Domains of PPST actions (1) Content Knowledge and For the professional standards of our Pedagogy; work (2) Learning Environment; (3) Diversity of Learners; For the effective use of resources, (4) Curriculum and Planning; including financial resources (5) Assessment and Reporting; (6) Community Linkages and Our accountability need not only to Professional Engagement; (7) Personal Growth and those who give a command. Professional Development. We may be required to give account for actions to others  Legal Basis of Public Accountability In Article XI, Section 1,of the 1987 Constitution it states that “ Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives. To live and exhibit certain values while in the government service The state has been mandated by the constitution to maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.  Legal Basis of Public Accountability Republic Act 6713, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials Do’s and don'ts for government officials and employees in and out of the workplace. Norms and standards: Commitment to public interest Professionalism Justness and sincerity Political neutrality Responsive to the public Nationalism and Patriotism Commitment to democracy Simple Living  Legal Basis of Public Accountability Duties of Public Officials Act promptly on letters and request Submit annual performance reports. Process documents and papers expeditiously Act immediately on the public's personal transactions Make documents accessible to the public.  Legal Basis of Public Accountability Prohibited acts and Transactions Financial and material interest. Public officials and employees during their incumbency shall not: 1. Own, control, manage or accept employment. 2. Engage in the private practice of their profession 3. Recommend any person to any position in a private enterprise. Disclosure and/or misuse of confidential information. Solicitation or acceptance of gifts  Legal Basis of Public Accountability Republic Act 6713, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials  Legal Basis of Public Accountability Republic Act 3019 Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act Legal Basis of Public Accountability Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act Corrupt Practices Persuading, Inducing or influencing other public officer. Requesting or receiving any gift. Accepting employment in a private enterprise. Causing any undue injury to the government or any party. Neglecting or refusing to act within reasonable time. Entering contract manifestly and grossly disadvantageous to the government. Granting any license to person who are not qualified Divulging confidential Information  Kinds of Public Accountability 1. Financial Accountability – it refers to the 3 F’s – funds, finance and fiduciary. It means that public officials are not owners of public funds but simply a steward or caretaker of such.  Kinds of Public Accountability 2. Compliance Accountability - Public officials adhered to follow the rules and regulations imposed in the performance of their duties and responsibilities, such as Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and the laws of the state, etc.  Kinds of Public Accountability 3. Managerial accountability – it refers to the 3 E’s of management: Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness. Public officials are expected to use the resources of the state and manage it well with utmost degree of efficiency and effectiveness.  Kinds of Public Accountability 4. Results Accountability – People are results oriented, hence, public officials are expected to deliver the “goods” promised to them and should make people see that they are performing their job as elected leaders, by showing them concrete evidences of their work, such as project made for the people. As a Public Servant, to whom you are accountable? As a Public Servant, to whom you are accountable? Stakeholders Advocacy Groups People Partners Political Leaders Stakeholders - anyone who has an interest in or can influence the success of a project.  Accountability in the National Government Institutions, Functions Accountable to President and Senate/Congress/People Cabinet People/electorate Senate/Congress President, Cabinet and people Civil/Public Service People Judiciary Senate, Congress - Justice - Security of Tenure The Army People and People - Defense - Government The Police Senate/Congress/ People - Law and order - Local authority - Citizen  Accountability in the Civil Society Institutions, Functions Accountable to Political parties Members - supporters, public Private business Shareholders - Production, service - Workers, Customers NGOs, CSOs Members (e.g., trade unions, religious bodies) -Contributors, suppliers, public *Welfare, development Press and media Owners -inform, criticize, build consensus - The public, the courts Families Each other - welfare, social knowledge - Society Nature of Public Office 1. A public office is a public trust – It is not to be understood as a position of honor, prestige and power but a position of rendering service to the public. 2. It is not a property – the holder of the office may not claim vested right. Principles on Public Accountability - The concept of accountability refers to the legal and reporting framework, organizational structure, strategy, procedures, and actions to help ensure that any organizations that use public money and make decisions that affect people's lives can be held responsible for their actions. Principles on Public Accountability The principles and concepts important to public sector accountability include transparency, fairness, integrity, and trust. Transparency- provides information. Integrity - true to the values, purposes, and duties. Fairness - consider all relevant information. Trust - Public reporting by public entities. How does the Government implement the principle of Public Accountability? a. the impeachment proceedings; b. creates the Office of the Ombudsman, c. recognizes the Sandiganbayan, d. and provides for the sequestration of ill-gotten wealth/properties, e. disclosure of assets and liabilities f. Statutory enactments – criminalize abusive acts committed by public officials in relation to their office such as malversation, bribery in the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, graft and corruption as initiated by Republic Act 3019, and plunder How does the Government implement the principle of Public Accountability? THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS - The Constitution limits the offenses to the following: culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust. How does the Government implement the principle of Public Accountability? Creates the Office of the Ombudsman The Ombudsman as an official critic who studies the laws, procedures and practices in government, a mobilizer who ensures that the steady flow of services is accorded the citizens, and a watchdog who looks at the general and specific performance of all government officials and employees. How does the Government implement the principle of Public Accountability? Recognizes the Sandiganbayan, The Philippine Constitution of 1987 (Sec. 4, Article XI) provided for the anti-graft court known as the Sandiganbayan to continue to function and exercise its jurisdiction over graft and corruption practices provided by law. Institutions on Public Accountability Civil Service Commission Supreme Court of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Sandiganbayan Ombudsman Civil Service Commission A civil service commission (also known as a Public Service Commission) is a government agency or public body that is established by the constitution, or by the legislature, to regulate the employment and working conditions of civil servants, oversee hiring and promotions, and promote the values of the public service. Supreme Court of the Philippines The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Philippines. The Supreme Court was established by the Second Philippine Commission on June 11, 1901 through the enactment of its Act No. 136, an Act which abolished the Real Audiencia de Manila, the predecessor of the Supreme Court. Congress of the Philippines It is the legislature of the national government of the Philippines. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, although colloquially the term "Congress" commonly refers to just the latter, and an upper body, the Senate. It was founded by virtue of Article VI of the Constitution. Sandiganbayan It shall have jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices and such other offenses committed by public officers and employees, including those in government- owned or controlled corporations, in relation to their office as may be determined by law. (Art. XIII), 1973 Constitution.  Ombudsman Created by the 1987 Constitution primarily to investigate and prosecute any illegal act or omission of any public official even if the offense or crime committed is not related to the discharge of his official functions. It is composed of the Ombudsman to be known as Tanodbayan, one over all Deputy, and at least one deputy for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and the military.  Ombudsman  They are appointed by the President for a term of seven years without re- appointment, such appointment requires no confirmation The Supreme Court stated “ the office of the Ombudsman was created under the authority of the Constitution and was mandated to act as champion of citizens, the watchdog of the people, the official critic of public officials, and the government mobilizer. The said office is not under the Office of the President. Ways of Expressing accountability Process flow- Ways of Expressing accountability Service standards- A service standard helps to define what a customer can expect from a service and how it should be delivered by the service provider, e.g. in terms of timeliness, accuracy and suitability. Ways of Expressing accountability Process flow Service standards Public visibility standards Random audit sampling Survey, public opinions Genuine leaders are those ready to give up their perks and privileges for the sake of transparency and accountability, willing to give up their career, ambitions and aspirations in pursuit of truth; and know when to give up. - BENJIE B. MAGALONG Reflect on this...