The Provincial Government of South Cotabato has once again demonstrated its excellence in governance and fiscal management after bagging five out of six top awards in the 2024 Fiscal Performance Awards given by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Regional Office XII.
Among all provinces in SOCCSKSARGEN, South Cotabato emerged as the Top 1 in the following categories:
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Locally Sourced Revenue Collection
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Locally Sourced Revenue Growth Rate
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Locally Sourced Revenues Collection Efficiency
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Locally Sourced Revenues per Capita
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Locally Sourced Revenues to Total Current Operating Income
Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr. lauded the achievement as a testament to the hard work, transparency, and dedication of the provincial government in delivering efficient fiscal management.
“This recognition belongs not only to the Provincial Government but to every South Cotabateño taxpayer whose trust and support make our programs and services possible,” Gov. Tamayo said.
The Provincial Treasurer’s Office, together with income-generating offices such as the South Cotabato Economic Enterprise, Provincial Assessor’s Office, Provincial Environment and Management Office, Provincial Veterinary Office, Provincial General Services Office, South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, Norala District Hospital, and Polomolok Municipal Hospital, were cited for their outstanding contributions.
The governor also extended his appreciation to all employees who worked tirelessly to meet and surpass collection targets, emphasizing that good governance and fiscal discipline are the keys to sustaining development.
With this latest achievement, South Cotabato solidifies its position as a model province in fiscal excellence, truly living up to its proud identity: “South Cotabato, angat ka sa lahat.”
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