The Philippine Army’s 1103rd Infantry “Kalis” Brigade has opened its financial, administrative and operational records to the Commission on Audit as government auditors conduct a review of the unit’s use and management of public resources.
A COA team led by State Auditor III Arshid B. Julkipli conducted an audit engagement at the brigade headquarters on September 16. The review covers documents intended to validate the brigade’s financial and administrative transactions as well as its operational records.
The audit forms part of COA’s constitutional mandate to examine and audit government agencies and ensure that public funds and resources are properly accounted for and managed in accordance with government rules and regulations.
Brigadier General Emmanuel Cabasan, commander of the 1103rd Infantry Brigade, welcomed the COA team and expressed the unit’s support for the review.
In a statement issued September 22, the brigade said it would provide the documents and assistance required for what it described as a systematic and transparent audit.
The brigade also said the engagement could help identify ways to strengthen its internal procedures and administrative systems while ensuring that resources remain aligned with its operational requirements and mission in Sulu.
The Army unit emphasized that accountability and transparency are essential to maintaining public trust, particularly when government resources are entrusted to institutions responsible for security and public service.
The audit does not, by itself, establish that the brigade committed financial irregularities. Rather, the review is part of the regular government auditing process designed to examine whether public resources were properly documented, accounted for and used according to applicable rules.
The Kalis Brigade also thanked the COA team for its engagement and said it remained committed to responsible stewardship of government funds.
As the audit proceeds, the findings could provide a clearer picture of the brigade’s financial and administrative practices and whether any transactions require further clarification or corrective action.
