Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the COA’s observation on the hiring of consultants

CHR acknowledges the observation of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the hiring of 130 consultants and granting of contract of service (COS) in various tasks and fields of expertise without undergoing market research, which is required under Republic Act No. 9184 or the Government Procurement Act (RA 9184). COA also noted that the hiring […]