GOVERNANCE – SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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GOVERNANCE – SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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GOVERNANCE
SorSU ADMINISTRATION
Good Governance
Sorsogon State University (SorSU) is an institution that aims to exemplify good governance and leadership through its policies, practices, and community involvement. Good governance at SorSU includes transparent decision-making processes, accountability, and effective communication with stakeholders.
Leadership at SorSU may focus on fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness within the academic environment.
This involves empowering students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
By prioritizing these values, SorSU seeks to create a positive impact not only within the university but also in the broader community it serves.
Strategic Plan
Risk Management Plan
(p. 57)
Budget and Finances
The SorSU upholds integrity, transparency and accountability in the exercise of its mandates. With this time honored principles it makes available its financial statements, internal operating budget and budget proposals. Please click the link below to view the documents.
DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets for FY 2020-2024
To view the Budget and Corresponding Targets approved by the Department of Budget and Management, please click the following links: (transparency seal):
2024
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA)
2024
2. GAA Performance Targets for FY
2024
2023
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA)
2023
2. GAA Performance Targets for FY
2023
2022
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022
2. GAA Performance Targets 2022
2021
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2021
2. GAA Performance Targets 2021
2020
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2020
2. GAA Performance Targets 2020
Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements
The Commission on Audit rendered a qualified opinion on the fairness of the presentation of the financial statements of the Sorsogon State University for CY 2023 due to the following:
1. A difference of Php39,626,450.02 between the Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) balances in the Financial Statements (FS) and the consolidated amount of the PPE Ledger Cards (PPELCs), both records are maintained and kept by the Accounting Office, and a difference of 890,254.00 between PPELCs and the Report on the Physical Count of PPE, or a net difference amounting to Php38,736,196.02 of the PPE balances between the accounting and supply/property records, due to the continued non-updating and non-reconciliation of relevant records.
2. Unaccounted variance amounting to Php71,088,182.90 of the inventory and semi-expendable property balances between the FS and the Report on the Physical Count of Inventories (RPCI) and Semi-Expendable Property (RPCSP).
3. Unverified and unadjusted reconciling items in the Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) aging one to over five years in the total amount of Php2,904,839.02, and a difference of Php2,640,597.37 between the unadjusted balance per books and the consolidated balances in the bank statements as presented in the BRS.
4. Undue inclusion of amount equivalent to Php1,054,910.80 in the Due to NGAs account, disbursement amounting to Php11,053,316.53 directly debited thereto without recognizing appropriate expense accounts and unadjusted negative Subsidiary Ledgers (SL) balance of Php28,589.63.
5. Understatement in the Due to BIR account balance as at year-end amounting to Php4,739,059.23 due to recording in December 2023 of remittances actually made in January 2024.
6. Inconsistencies in the resulting balances per audit P1,965,105.28 per consolidated SL balances Php2,134,510.49, and per FS-Php2,532,176.35, of the Prepaid Insurance Account.
For the complete copy of the Audit Report CY 2023, please click
here
.
Transparent Financial Reporting and Solvency
Annual Financial
Report
Report 2023
Report 2022
Report 2021
Financial Compliance certified by an independent audit/control body
Click Here
Publication of Governance Meetings Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting – BOR Meetings
Learn More
Minutes of the Meeting – ADCO Meetings
Learn More
Ethics Committee (Not Research Related)
Ethics Committee
Ethics committee has a regular meeting.
Click Here
CODI Meeting
(Ethics)
PIC Meeting
(Ethics)
Claims & Complaints Desk
Academic Manual Excerpt (On Complaints
)
Regular Meetings
Citizen’s Charter/PACD
Information about submitting
claims and complaints
is public and accessible
.
Click Here
Representation in the Organization
32
Headcount leadership staff – Female
Thirty two female leaders out of 228 total female staff.
18
Headcount leadership staff – Male
Eighteen male leaders from the 220 total male staff.
50
Headcount leadership staff – Total
Fifty leaders out of 448 total staff.
REPRESENTATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNING STRUCTURES
Student Federation
Proportion of female leadership staff
Women of SorSU
REPRESENTATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNING STRUCTURES
Gender Pay Gap Report
Memo. on Gender Pay Gap
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NBC No. 575
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NBC No. 594
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Salary Standardization
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Policies and Provisions for Sustainability and Integrity
Sorsogon State University demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and integrity through a range of policies and provisions designed to promote environmental stewardship, ethical behavior, and responsible management.
Research Independence/
Academic Policy
Anti Bribery/
Corruption Policy
Sustainability Policy on Donations and Funding
Data
Privacy
Policy
Sustainable
Procurement/
Purchasing Policy
Student
Safety Policy
Diversity and Inclusion
Policy
Modern
Slavery
Policy
Sustainable Investment Policy
Business Affairs Manual
Click Here
Other Contracts
–
Sustainable-Procurement-Policy_
RA 12009 GOVT PROCUREMENT REFORMED ACT
Contracts
Report 2022
Report 2023
Report 2024
Institutional Accreditation
(Quality Assurance)
SorSU, having been recommended with the latest certification, attests and exemplifies its enduring commitment to maintaining continual improvement and conformance to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Standards.
Click Here for Story
Organizational Structure (QA)
Letter of Certification
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GOVERNANCE
SorSU ADMINISTRATION
Good Governance
Sorsogon State University (SorSU) is an institution that aims to exemplify good governance and leadership through its policies, practices, and community involvement. Good governance at SorSU includes transparent decision-making processes, accountability, and effective communication with stakeholders.
Leadership at SorSU may focus on fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness within the academic environment.
This involves empowering students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s mission and strategic goals.
By prioritizing these values, SorSU seeks to create a positive impact not only within the university but also in the broader community it serves.
Strategic Plan
Risk Management Plan
(p. 57)
Budget and Finances
The SorSU upholds integrity, transparency and accountability in the exercise of its mandates. With this time honored principles it makes available its financial statements, internal operating budget and budget proposals. Please click the link below to view the documents.
DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets for FY 2020-2024
To view the Budget and Corresponding Targets approved by the Department of Budget and Management, please click the following links: (transparency seal):
2024
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA)
2024
2. GAA Performance Targets for FY
2024
2023
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA)
2023
2. GAA Performance Targets for FY
2023
2022
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022
2. GAA Performance Targets 2022
2021
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2021
2. GAA Performance Targets 2021
2020
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2020
2. GAA Performance Targets 2020
Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements
The Commission on Audit rendered a qualified opinion on the fairness of the presentation of the financial statements of the Sorsogon State University for CY 2023 due to the following:
1. A difference of Php39,626,450.02 between the Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) balances in the Financial Statements (FS) and the consolidated amount of the PPE Ledger Cards (PPELCs), both records are maintained and kept by the Accounting Office, and a difference of 890,254.00 between PPELCs and the Report on the Physical Count of PPE, or a net difference amounting to Php38,736,196.02 of the PPE balances between the accounting and supply/property records, due to the continued non-updating and non-reconciliation of relevant records.
2. Unaccounted variance amounting to Php71,088,182.90 of the inventory and semi-expendable property balances between the FS and the Report on the Physical Count of Inventories (RPCI) and Semi-Expendable Property (RPCSP).
3. Unverified and unadjusted reconciling items in the Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) aging one to over five years in the total amount of Php2,904,839.02, and a difference of Php2,640,597.37 between the unadjusted balance per books and the consolidated balances in the bank statements as presented in the BRS.
4. Undue inclusion of amount equivalent to Php1,054,910.80 in the Due to NGAs account, disbursement amounting to Php11,053,316.53 directly debited thereto without recognizing appropriate expense accounts and unadjusted negative Subsidiary Ledgers (SL) balance of Php28,589.63.
5. Understatement in the Due to BIR account balance as at year-end amounting to Php4,739,059.23 due to recording in December 2023 of remittances actually made in January 2024.
6. Inconsistencies in the resulting balances per audit P1,965,105.28 per consolidated SL balances Php2,134,510.49, and per FS-Php2,532,176.35, of the Prepaid Insurance Account.
For the complete copy of the Audit Report CY 2023, please click
here
.
Transparent Financial Reporting and Solvency
Annual Financial
Report
Report 2023
Report 2022
Report 2021
Financial Compliance certified by an independent audit/control body
Click Here
Publication of Governance Meetings Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting – BOR Meetings
Learn More
Minutes of the Meeting – ADCO Meetings
Learn More
Ethics Committee (Not Research Related)
Ethics Committee
Ethics committee has a regular meeting.
Click Here
CODI Meeting
(Ethics)
PIC Meeting
(Ethics)
Claims & Complaints Desk
Academic Manual Excerpt (On Complaints
)
Regular Meetings
Citizen’s Charter/PACD
Information about submitting
claims and complaints
is public and accessible
.
Click Here
Representation in the Organization
32
Headcount leadership staff – Female
Thirty two female leaders out of 228 total female staff.
18
Headcount leadership staff – Male
Eighteen male leaders from the 220 total male staff.
50
Headcount leadership staff – Total
Fifty leaders out of 448 total staff.
REPRESENTATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNING STRUCTURES
Student Federation
Proportion of female leadership staff
Women of SorSU
REPRESENTATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNING STRUCTURES
Gender Pay Gap Report
Memo. on Gender Pay Gap
Button
NBC No. 575
Button
NBC No. 594
Button
Salary Standardization
Button
Policies and Provisions for Sustainability and Integrity
Sorsogon State University demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and integrity through a range of policies and provisions designed to promote environmental stewardship, ethical behavior, and responsible management.
Research Independence/
Academic Policy
Anti Bribery/
Corruption Policy
Sustainability Policy on Donations and Funding
Data
Privacy
Policy
Sustainable
Procurement/
Purchasing Policy
Student
Safety Policy
Diversity and Inclusion
Policy
Modern
Slavery
Policy
Sustainable Investment Policy
Business Affairs Manual
Click Here
Other Contracts
–
Sustainable-Procurement-Policy_
RA 12009 GOVT PROCUREMENT REFORMED ACT
Contracts
Report 2022
Report 2023
Report 2024
Institutional Accreditation
(Quality Assurance)
SorSU, having been recommended with the latest certification, attests and exemplifies its enduring commitment to maintaining continual improvement and conformance to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Standards.
Click Here for Story
Organizational Structure (QA)
Letter of Certification