Nine local government units (LGUs) of the Province of Davao Oriental have been recognized for their exemplary financial management after passing the 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) assessment by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Among the awardees are the City of Mati, and the municipalities of Baganga, Banaybanay, Caraga, Cateel, Governor Generoso, Lupon, San Isidro, and Tarragona.
The GFH recognition is a prestigious seal of good governance that affirms the LGUs’ commitment to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. It ensures that public funds are managed efficiently and that financial reports are accessible to the public, adhering to the DILG’s Full Disclosure Policy.
City of Mati Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat expressed gratitude for the recognition emphasizing her administration’s dedication to maintaining high standards of financial governance.
She also vowed to continue implementing policies that promote responsible budget allocation and effective service delivery to all Matinians.
The recognition highlights the LGUs’ strong governance framework and serves as an inspiration for other LGUs to uphold good financial practices in pursuit of sustainable development and public welfare.
