A fact-check clarifies that state auditor Roderick Wamil was not jailed or cited in contempt after his testimony in VP Sara's trial, despite a heated Senate exchange where the suggestion was raised.

A state auditor has questioned the nature of payments made by Vice President Sara Duterte's offices, stating they were for 'information' rather than justified rewards, amidst repetitive questioning from the defense counsel.

State auditor Roderick Wamil is being praised for maintaining his observations regarding issues in Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential fund usage, even when facing tough questioning.

A state auditor in the Philippines has stated that it is only during Vice President Sara Duterte's tenure that he has observed agencies relying solely on acknowledgement receipts for confidential and intelligence fund expenses.

Impeachment prosecutors in the Philippines are seeking to expedite proceedings by requesting permission for a state auditor witness to validate documents in batches.

Zamfara State Auditor General Abubakar Damaligi stated that Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration’s investments in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure are making a desired impact across the state.

The Danish Ministry of Defence has faced criticism from state auditors over ten years of miscalculations regarding major military procurements. This has raised doubts about the accuracy and efficiency of the ministry's large-scale purchases.

Ohio's state auditor plans to testify on Capitol Hill regarding billions in potential Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse uncovered through years of state audits, highlighting it as a national issue.

Danish State Auditors have expressed deep concern over reports that serious crime cases are being shelved without proper investigation. This practice has raised questions about the effectiveness of the justice system.

State auditors have ruled that an illegally dismissed official from Zamboanga Sur is entitled to allowances, even without actual service, as her dismissal prevented her from performing duties.

Mississippi's state auditor has demanded that a private prison company pay $7.4 million to the state. The auditor is also calling on the Attorney General to enforce this payment.

An investigation ordered by COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba has uncovered alleged irregularities amounting to P2.2 billion in the procurement of learning materials within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Waste Of The Day: Secret Settlements Get Taxpayer Money Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Eight Massachusetts state agencies and 13 colleges spent $6.8 million to settle grievances, partly in secret, brought by their own employees from 2019 to 2024, according to a Jan. 16 report from State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.  At least 80 of the 263 settlements contain confidentiality language such as a nondisclosure agreement — to keep certain details confidential between the two parties — which the audit claims is banned by state guidelines.  Key facts: The Massachusetts Port Authority transit agency was responsible for 11 of the settlements, costing taxpayers $1.7 million. Most of the money came from a $1.4 million settlement in 2022 with an employee who alleged they were denied a promotion because of their gender. The details are sealed by an NDA. Six of the confidential settlements involved alleged sexual harassment, and two involved alleged racial discrimination. Most of the others were about violations of collective bargaining agreements and employees who were fired without cause. NDAs were seemingly used on an arbitrary basis. None of the colleges and state agencies included in the audit had a written policy explaining when confidentiality language should be used, except the inspector general’s office. “By not having a documented policy on the use of confidentiality language in state employee settlement agreements, there is a risk that confidentiality language may be abused to cover up harassment; discrimination; or other inappropriate, unlawful, or unethical behaviors, potentially allowing perpetrators to continue to remain in their positions and engage in further inappropriate, unlawful, or unethical behavior,” auditor DiZoglio wrote. All of the colleges and state agencies receive legal assistance from the state attorney general’s office. The office’s guidelines prohibit nondisclosure agreements, and the attorneys told auditors that all state agencies were made aware of the guidelines.  DiZoglio argued that the NDAs may not even be enforceable. In June 2013, Suffolk County Superior Court sided with the Boston Globe newspaper in ruling that settlements between state agencies and their employees are public records. Search all federal, state and local salaries and vendor spending with the world’s largest government spending database at OpenTheBooks.com.  Background: The audit is a follow-up to a 2025 report that found 75 state agencies had spent $41 million on more than 2,000 employee settlements from 2010 to 2022. Summary: Massachusetts’ NDAs hurt the public twice. They essentially use taxpayer funds to cover up potentially unethical behavior perpetrated using taxpayer funds. The #WasteOfTheDay is brought to you by the forensic auditors at OpenTheBooks.com Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 11:40

A fact check clarifies that state auditor Roderick Wamil was not arrested or cited for contempt following his testimony in a trial involving Vice President Sara Duterte, despite a heated Senate exchange.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's office allegedly spent confidential funds, intended for surveillance, on Christmas and tree-planting activities, according to a state auditor's testimony in her impeachment trial.

During Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, prosecutors and state auditors questioned the 'unusual' and rapid liquidation of her office's confidential funds, with the impeachment court ordering a review of relevant documents.

A state auditor told the Senate impeachment court that the use of codenames or aliases in acknowledgment receipts was neither allowed nor prohibited. A former COA-ICFAO auditor further stated that COA audits of confidential funds cannot confirm OVP fund aliases.

The official email address of North Macedonia's State Auditor General, Maksim Acevski, was compromised in a security incident, leading to unauthorized messages being sent from his account.

Iceland's State Auditor has released an administrative review on the implementation of child welfare laws, highlighting a continued lack of resources for children in most need. The report was discussed by the Althingi's administrative and oversight committee.

Latvian State Auditor Edgars Korčagins stated in his annual report to the Saeima that trust in public administration is crucial for implementing significant national security investments and structural reforms.

A Montenegrin morning show investigates where medical waste in the country ultimately ends up, featuring discussions with state auditors, environmental inspectors, and health officials.

State auditors have upheld Meralco's claim for power restoration services at a Makati hospital following a 2016 fire, despite the absence of a formal contract, as the city government admitted the service was rendered.

The State Audit Institution (DRI) in Serbia announced that all its recommendations for improving hazardous waste management in the country have been implemented.

State auditors have found former housing secretary Eduardo del Rosario and two others liable for improperly using Marawi rehabilitation funds for pilgrimage travel, rejecting their plea.

A delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has visited the Lagos State Auditor-General to strengthen audit collaboration and reinforce public sector accounting standards.

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is under intense scrutiny regarding her confidential funds, with the prosecution in a Senate trial calling out her integrity and promising to reveal more dubious names involved. State auditors and VP disbursing officers are expected to testify as the investigation continues.

A state auditor has reported that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte was the first government agency he encountered that refused to receive an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) from the Commission on Audit.

A fact-check clarifies that a state auditor's 'no violation' comment on the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) confidential funds was specific to one document, while the auditor also flagged irregularities in other liquidation documents.

The Lagos State Government has organized a four-day capacity-building program for staff of the State Auditor-General, aimed at enhancing productivity and improving public service delivery.

A section of North Macedonia's most expensive highway, Izvor-Vrbjani, is expected to be completed in September, with state auditors noting its high cost per kilometer in 2022.

A sports reform initiative, previously criticized for corruption by state auditors and the Special Investigation Service, is once again being debated in the Lithuanian Parliament.

Nebraska's top auditor has reported a significant increase in fraud tips, leading to investigations into alleged waste by state employees and a challenge to Governor Pillen over a $2 million contract.

Massachusetts voters approved a 2024 ballot measure empowering state auditor Diana DiZoglio to closely scrutinize the State Legislature, a move that lawmakers are currently resisting.

State auditors in the Philippines have flagged additional confidential fund spending by Vice President Sara Duterte, ordering the return of P448 million.

A fact-check report refutes misleading claims that an unmodified opinion from COA cleared Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte of fund misuse or that her impeachment case was junked, noting state auditors previously flagged issues in her office.

Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear is under fire after a report from the state's Republican auditor flagged 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures.