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MANILA – The Department of Finance (DOF), through its Revenue Integrity Protection Service (RIPS), has filed an administrative complaint against a Bureau of Customs (BOC) employee for failing to submit his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for 2005.
In a statement Tuesday, the DOF said the Civil Service Commission-National Capital Region (CSC-NCR) found sufficient grounds to hold the employee administratively liable for violating Section 8 of Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
The CSC-NCR imposed a suspension of three months and one day, the prescribed penalty for a first offense under the law and applicable civil service regulations.
The commission emphasized that mandatory SALN filing is an important safeguard against corruption and the unlawful accumulation of wealth among government officials and employees.
The DOF said the administrative action supports President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen transparency, accountability and integrity in public service.
“Failure to file a SALN cannot be taken lightly. This requirement exists to safeguard against corruption and the unlawful acquisition of wealth. DOF-RIPS will remain steadfast in pursuing administrative cases that help protect the integrity of government and uphold public trust,” Finance Undersecretary Rolando Ligon Jr. said.
RIPS serves as the DOF’s anti-corruption unit responsible for preventing, detecting and investigating irregularities involving government revenue personnel.
The office conducts lifestyle checks and fact-finding investigations to determine whether officials and employees have accumulated wealth beyond what their legitimate income can support.
The DOF reiterated its commitment to enforcing accountability measures and pursuing administrative cases against government personnel who fail to comply with public service regulations.
