Audit
Coa holds ex-pcgg officials liable for p190-million loss in property sales
The Commission on Audit has held five former officials of the Presidential Commission on Good Government, including ex-chair Juan Andres Bautista, liable for selling three sequestered properties at undervalued prices from 2012 to 2014, causing government losses of over P190.1 million. Coa rejected their petitions in a 16-page en banc decision released on October 24. Auditors questioned the sale prices based on a new appraisal by the Coa's Technical Services Office.
NewsGuard Releases One-Year AI Audit
Reported by AI
NewsGuard issued its one-year AI audit progress report on September 4, 2025, finding that AI models spread falsehoods in 35% of news-related responses, with the average failure rate doubling over the past year. The report ranks chatbots by their performance in handling false claims.
Study uncovers rising audit irregularities in Ethiopia
A new study commissioned by Ethiopia's Office of the Federal Auditor General has found that audit irregularities have increased steadily from 2009 to 2023, due to weak enforcement and poor follow-up. Researchers from Addis Ababa University attribute the issues to limited accountability, especially during political transitions. They call for greater independence for the auditor general's office and audits of key sectors like digital projects.