January 03, 2021
AN OFFICIAL of the Negros Occidental Capitol said the Provincial Government has been looking for funds to be used for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines.
Lawyer Rayfrando Diaz, provincial administrator, said they are currently looking at getting the funds from savings and personal services, maintenance and other operating expenses, and programs and projects that were canceled.
Diaz said the Provincial Accounting Office has been given a February 2021 deadline for them to submit a report related to the funds. After which, the books of the provincial government will be closed to determine their savings.
The provincial administrator further added they are also looking at other sources for funding. (TDE)
