RPMES Digest Northern Mindanao (Region X) Comparative Performance: 1st Quarter 2016 to 3rd Quarter 2016 The overall performance for programs/projects implementation of the Region over the three quarters of CY 2016 improved, reflecting the absorptive capacities of implementing agencies (IAs)/ government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs)/state universities and colleges (SUCs). It is expected that by end of the year most of the project implemented will be completed. Figure 1. Comparative Performance: 1st Quarter 2016 to 3rd Quarter 2016, Region X 90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00 50.00

40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 0.00

1st Quarter 2016

2nd Quarter 2016

3rd Quarter 2016

Target Physical Accomplishment

57.99

77.33

83.52

Actual Physical Accomplishment

54.49

66.74

81.65

Expenditure Rate

75.40

75.61

81.81

RPMES Status Report as of 30 September 2016 (3 rd Quarter 2016) The 3rd Quarter 2016 RPMES Report covered 25 IAs, GOCCs, and SUCs in Region X. A total of 4,117 programs/projects were implemented with overall funding allocation of PhP70.640 billion. A total of 73,931,599 person-days was generated during the period. Among the sectors, the Infrastructure Sector posted the highest expenditure rate of 85.63 percent followed by the Social Sector with 58.24 percent. The Economic Sector posted the lowest expenditure rate of 56.00 percent. The low expenditure performance of the Department of Agrarian Reform – X (37.69 percent) and Department of Environment and Natural Resources – X (37.31 percent) pulled down the total expenditure rate of the Economic Sector. One reason was the delayed implementation of Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development (MinSAAD) projects of DAR-X. Also, the bulk of DENR-X’s budget was allocated for National Greening Program (NGP) of which implementation arrangement was through contracting with the upland communities and payment was through progress billing. As of reporting period, services incurred were not yet billed to the DENR-X.

Overall, the weighted actual physical accomplishment of all the programs/projects implemented was 81.65 percent, which was lower by 1.87 percent of the target accomplishment of 83.52 percent. Figure 2. Expenditure and Target vs. Actual Accomplishment (as of 30 September 2016)

90.00 80.00 70.00 60.00 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 Social

Infrastructure

Economic

Region

Expenditure Rate (%)

Social 58.24

Infrastructure 85.63

Economic 56.00

Region 81.81

Target Physical Accomplishment (%)

91.57

82.58

84.08

83.52

Actual Physical Accomplishment (%)

61.87

83.75

85.31

81.65

There are six agencies that incurred at least negative 15 percent slippages in project implementation: 1. DAR -68.00% 2. DepEd -46.71% 3. DSWD -38.67% 4. DILG -37.18% 5. DOST -31.36% 6. NHA -18.14% Major reasons cited for the delayed implementation of various programs/projects mentioned above are the following: Agency DAR

Issues/Concerns Delay in project implementation of Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development (MinSAAD) Project

Action Taken/Recommendations by the Agency  DAR-X to fast-track implementation of MinSAAD projects. 

DepEd

Late issuance of guidelines for fund utilization after project approval to Regional Office resulting to delayed bidding of the projects, thus delaying project implementation.

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DAR-X to closely monitor progress of project implementation. Agency constantly followed-up with DepEd Central Office for the issuance of the guidelines. Per update, guidelines were issued in the 3rd Quarter of CY2016. For DepEd Central Office will immediately issue guidelines on fund utilization after project

Agency

DILG

DSWD

DOST

NHA

Issues/Concerns

Action Taken/Recommendations by the Agency approval and the issuance of fund allocation

Delayed project implementation and completion of BuB projects due to the following reasons: 1. Contractors’ inability to supply/provide the needed materials and equipment during project implementation 2. Unliquidated cash advances of LGUs 3. LGUs’ delayed/non-submission of documentary requirements Delayed implementation of programs/projects due failure of bidding/delayed procurement process at the LGU Level/Community Level

LGUs concerned were already advised to fast track the implementation of their projects; otherwise the LGUs shall return funds to DILG-X.

Delay in the implementation of some projects under SETUP due to procurement problem: 1. Unavailability of equipment upon purchase 2. Delay in the delivery and installation by the equipment suppliers

DOST-X will continuously monitor and provide technical assistance to cooperator/beneficiary/proponents throughout the project implementation.

Beneficiaries/cooperators are required to undergo their own procurement process (e.g. canvassing, bidding) as prescribed in the guidelines. 1. Delay in securing permits and licenses (e.g. building permits) 2. Unresolved boundary conflicts 3. Unfavorable weather condition

DILG-X to closely monitor and coordinate with the LGUs concerned.

DSWD-X will closely monitor and coordinate with the LGUs/Beneficiaries concerned

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NHA-X required the contractors to submit catch-up plans and to request for time extension

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NHA-X will assist the contractors and closely coordinate with LGUs for securing permits and licenses

Source: RPMES Form 2 (Agency Input Form) and RPMES Form 3 (Agency Project Exception Report)