by Christine Lyn Viajante
MACABALAN, Cagayan de Oro City (Oct. 15) โ In line with the governmentโs continuous efforts to modernize its financial management system and ensure accountability in public service, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 10 (BFAR-10) has officially adopted the Electronic New Government Accounting System (eNGAS) in an ongoing week-long training and workshop, here.
The move complies with Section 2, Article IX-D of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which mandates the Commission on Audit (COA) to promulgate accounting and auditing rules and regulations to improve government transparency and efficiency.

BFAR central office accounting staff member Cecilia Lacra stated that the eNGAS is a milestone for the bureau, enabling it to benefit from efficient accounting operations and effective controls with real-time monitoring.
โThe eNGAS will help this office improve sound management, decision-making, generate management reports for control and accountability, and directly pinpoint responsibility and accountability,โ Lacra emphasized.
The training sessions focused on familiarizing BFAR-10โs accounting, budget, finance, and cashiering staff with the systemโs features and ensuring they are equipped to handle the transition. It covers essential topics such as data input, financial reporting, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless integration into the bureauโs daily operations with the help of the Regional Fisheries Information Management Centerโs (RFIMC) personnel.


The systemโs recent enhancement complies with the Philippine Public Sector Accounting Standards (PPSAS), aligning BFAR-10โs objective of continual improvement on financial operations and management with the highest integrity.
โTalagang napakahalaga po ng eNGAS ngayon for the region especially na meron din po kaming World Bank-funded project, ang FishCoRe, na dapat at par talaga yung auditing and accounting procedures namin sa international standards,โ Finance and Administrative Section (FAS) Chief Amor Gapuz expressed.
The eNGAS software, developed by COA, is a significant development from the traditional New Government Accounting System (NGAS) and integrates new functionalities to streamline government accounting practices ensuring organizational efficiency and effectiveness. (CLViajante//BFAR-10)
