Compliance with the Full Disclosure Board Policy in the Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque

Abstract

This study compliance with the full disclosure policy in the municipality of Boac, Marinduque. The study determined the (1) level of compliance of the Sangguniang Kabataan and barangays to the full disclosure policy in terms of accuracy, completeness, accessibility, and mode of posting; (2) challenges encountered by the selected barangays in complying with the full disclosure policy in terms of budget reports, procurement reports, and special purpose fund reports; (3) recommendations of the respondents to address the challenges encountered in complying with the full (4) intervention proposed out of the findings of the study. The data were collected through the distribution of researcher-created questionnaires and interviews. The respondents to this survey were from seven (7) barangays in Boac,, Marinduque. The researcher-created questionnaires were distributed to respondents between October and November 2024, with the interview taking place in November 2024. For the quantitative approach, the study used a descriptive method, while the qualitative approach used an interview. The findings of the study revealed that the degree of compliance with the full disclosure policy in the Municipality of Boac in terms of accuracy and accessibility was complied. In terms of posting style and completeness, barangays were partially compliant. This merely demonstrates that the policy needs improvement and thorough rules in order for the barangay to fulfil its mandates. On the other hand, the barangay's budget reports revealed that the procedure of completing various documents and budget forms was time-consuming. In terms of procurement reports, the barangay determined that missing or incomplete procurement records, such as bid documents, contracts, and purchase orders, have an influence on compliance. While, in terms of special purpose fund reports, the Barangays experienced mismanagement of funds, such as overspending in certain areas while neglecting essential projects and programs of the Sangguniang Barangay. The respondents highly recommend establishing a culture of transparency and accountability by interacting with the community on a regular basis through forum discussions, information sessions and outreach initiatives to create awareness of the full disclosure policy. Since the findings of the study was evident that the implementing agency, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has lack of implementation strategy on the policy for the barangay level as well as on-sites monitoring was not enforced that lead to barangay to partially complied on different reports for full disclosure policy, the researcher recommended a monitoring tool for barangay level wherein budget, procurement, and special purpose fund reports may be posted and monitored on it.