𝑪𝑶𝑨 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒊𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒕 𝑶𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔

The Commission on Audit (COA), headed by Atty. David Oliver C. Kong, COA IX Regional Director, conducted an exit conference for JHCSC on May 20, 2025. Held at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, SET Building, Pagadian City Extension Campus, the conference aimed to discuss audit observations and ensure compliance with auditing policies and recommendations.

In attendance were key JHCSC officials, including Dr. Jerry B. Superales, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Resource Generation (VPRERG); Mr. Wilfredo M. Barnido, Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF); Dr. Joel M. Sabellano, Jr., Finance Director; Prof. Ricky A. Egos, Extension Director; and Dr. Cleofe A. Baterna, Jr., Planning and Development Office Director. Campus directors and other heads of offices under the OVPAF were also present.

Leading the discussion were COA officials Mr. Arma H. Asnawi, OIC-Supervising Auditor; Mr. Alvin Rey N. Buot, Audit Team Leader; and Ms. Reycel Mae M. Castro, Audit Team Member. An open forum followed the presentation, allowing participants to clarify concerns and ensure understanding of the audit findings.

President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales thanked the COA team for their guidance, emphasizing his commitment to institutional improvements. He acknowledged the value of the exit conference in helping JHCSC address gaps and further enhance its administrative and financial operations.