The mandate of this office is to promote the sound, efficient and effective management and utilization of government resources as instrument in the achievement of municipal socioeconomic and political development goals.

General Function

Undertakes the formulation of the annual municipal budget in a way that ensures the appropriate prioritization and allocation of funds to support the annual program of the government

Municipal Budget Service

Development Planning

Local budget plans and goals shall, as far as practicable, be harmonized with national development plans, goals and strategies in order to optimize the utilization of resources and to avoid duplication in the use of fiscal and physical resources.

This activity shall be done with the local finance committee and major stakeholders.

Time Frame: 1st Quarter of the calendar year.

Investment Programming

Preparation of the Local Development Plan

Time Frame: 1st Quarter of the calendar year

Budgetting

Preparation of the Annual General Budget, Annual Budget of the San Mateo Water System Service, and the Annual Budget of the Local School Board. Review and recommendation to the Sangguniang Bayan of the Barangay Budget.

Time Frame: June-October of the current year.

Vision

The Budget Office shall be the leading economic and financial manager of government expenditures that is responsive to municipal development needs.

Mission

The Budget Office shall lead public expenditure management towards municipal development (Infrastructure, social and economic)

The Budget Office is committed to implement policies issued by the national government to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability in public spending

The Budget Office adheres to the core values of DBM and to the committed culture of our institution, the Local Government Unit.

Core Values

To be effective in this role, Budget Office commits to demonstrate and uphold the following organizational values:

Professionalism, Result-Oriented, Integrity, Nationalism, Creativity, Impartiality, Partnership, Leadership, Excellence and Dedication (PRINCIPLED)

Strategies for Implementation

Develop a Strong Workforce. - Determine appropriate job and skills specifications of positions for key operational areas based on systematic skills analysis; Attend learning and development programs which include, among others trainings, seminars and workshops.

Review and Strengthen Governance Arrangements and Internal Control Systems. - The Office shall review its internal control system so that it can deliver its services effectively and efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and that its reporting is reliable.

Enhance Budget and Financial Management Performance. - The Office shall strive to ensure more productive relationships and positive formal and informal feedback from clients and major stakeholders.

Strengthen Stakeholder Support. - The Office shall maintain regular, honest, and interactive communication with its stakeholders

Personnel

Reynaldo B. Cristobal
Municipal Budget Officer

Vedette R. De Guzman
Administrative Assistant II

Juvy Valdez
Job Order Personnel

Monitoring, Budget and Control (Budget Execution)

Release and actual disbursement of funds appropriated for the performance of functions and undertaking of projects and activities.

Location and Contact Number

The Municipal Budget Office is located in the first floor of the Municipal Hall. For information and inquiries please contact the Municipal Budget Officer Reynaldo B. Cristobal at this number (078) 664-2305.