COA Central Office Conducts GAD Audit at DILG XI Davao City

Personnel from the Commission on Audit (COA) Central Office conducted a Gender and Development (GAD) Audit with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region XI yesterday, September 16, 2025, at the Local Governance Regional Resource Center (LGRRC) Conference Room.

The activity was attended by members of the DILG XI Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) Executive Committee (ExeCom) and Technical Working Group (TWG). The audit sought to assess the agency’s level of gender mainstreaming and determine the extent to which GAD plans, programs, and activities are integrated into its operations and service delivery. Through a series of discussions, document reviews, and validation processes, the COA auditors examined the region’s GAD structures, policies, and accomplishments. They also engaged the GFPS members in evaluating strengths, identifying gaps, and exploring opportunities to further advance gender-responsive governance within DILG XI.

The GAD Audit serves as a mechanism to ensure accountability, transparency, and compliance with the Magna Carta of Women and other gender-related policies. More importantly, it highlights the agency’s commitment to promoting inclusive development by addressing gender issues in both internal operations and external programs.

DILG XI, through its GFPS ExeCom and TWG, expressed its support and readiness to strengthen gender mainstreaming initiatives in response to the audit findings.