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SECTION 1
Organization
SECTION 1.
Organization.
There is hereby created in the DOF the ORAM, which shall be responsible for formulating and implementing the necessary improvements in the processes, systems and procedures of the revenue generating agencies in order to bring these at par with global best practices and standards.
The ORAM shall be under the direct supervision and control of the DOF Secretary, who may designate a subordinate official with the rank of Undersecretary to oversee the operations of the ORAM.
SECTION 2
Powers and Functions
SECTION 2.
Powers and Functions.
The ORAM shall have the following powers and functions:
Review and evaluate together with other offices and agencies of the DOF, the implementation of current administrative systems in the revenue generating agencies, with due regard to efficiency and efficacy, and thereafter, propose and implement improvements to the same;
Formulate and implement modern and enhanced systems, procedures, and organizational structures appropriate to address the most urgent needs of the revenue generating agencies;
Formulate a Code of Ethics for personnel of the revenue generating bureaus/agencies and develop an effective enforcement mechanism to implement its provisions and enhance accountability and integrity;
Recommend to the DOF Secretary such actions as may be necessary for the implementation of the proposals cited above; and,
Perform any and all acts as may be necessary and lawful to the successful implementation of this Order.
SECTION 3
Personnel and Staffing Complement
SECTION 3.
Personnel and Staffing Complement.
The ORAM shall be composed of its organic personnel, as approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) upon recommendation of the Secretary of Finance, augmented and reinforced by DOF, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel as well those detailed or seconded from other agencies, whether attached to the DOF or not. In addition, the ORAM, upon approval of the DOF Secretary, may hire or engage technical consultants to provide necessary support in the performance of its mandate.
SECTION 4
Rules and Regulations
SECTION 4.
Rules and Regulations.
The DOF Secretary is hereby authorized to promulgate and issue such rules and regulations and prescribe procedures and processes to enable the ORAM to effectively exercise its powers and discharge its duties and functions herein provided, to guide the general public and to enhance transparency and accountability in government.
SECTION 5
Performance Audit System
SECTION 5.
Performance Audit System.
The ORAM shall develop a performance audit system that will monitor and measure actual performance of ORAM personnel as a basis for rewards and incentives, and punishment for nonfeasance or malfeasance, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. For this purpose, the DOF Secretary, is hereby directed to develop appropriate performance standards for personnel appointed, designated, or detailed to the ORAM, and a personnel evaluation system that will advance accountability in the Office.
SECTION 6
Funding
SECTION 6.
Funding.
The funds shall be sourced proportionately from the savings of the concerned departments, agencies, bureaus and offices as identified by the DBM and subject to the usual government accounting and auditing rules and regulations. The DOF Secretary shall submit to DBM a proposed budget to cover the personnel requirements, maintenance and other operating expense, and capital outlays, if needed.
SECTION 7
Separability
SECTION 7.
Separability.
If any provision of this Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions unaffected shall remain valid and subsisting.
SECTION 8
Repeal
SECTION 8.
Repeal.
All orders, issuances, proclamations, rules, regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed modified accordingly.
SECTION 9
Effectivity
SECTION 9.
Effectivity.
This Order shall take effect immediately upon publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
DONE, in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of September, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousandand Thirteen.
(Sgd.)
BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
By the President:
(Sgd.)
PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
Executive Secretary