By: Charish Dane V. Boniel

Caraga - In a dynamic effort of DBM Regional Office XIII  to strengthen the financial prowess of Department of Education (DepEd) personnel, the “Hisgot-Bansay” has once again proven its impact in the Caraga Region. Launched initially in 2022, this year’s Hisgot-Bansay, hosted by different Schools Division Offices, focused on refining the skills of DepEd Budget Officers, Accountants and Bookkeepers on budget execution and accountability.

The training-workshop fostered an environment of collaborative learning, bringing together key stakeholders from Schools Division Offices and Secondary Schools.The capacity building delved into crucial areas of budgeting, with an emphasis on guidelines for the preparation of budget execution documents, discussions on report reconciliation, and practical training in allotment and cash deficiency computation. Participants were also equipped with the necessary expertise to navigate essential DBM online applications such as the Unified Reporting System (URS) and Action Document Releasing System (ADRS). Additional workshops were conducted, providing hands-on experience in the preparation of BEDs (Budget Execution Documents), report reconciliation, and allotment and cash deficiency computation.

The "Hisgot-Bansay" initiative attracted the active participation of key DepEd personnel, including School Division Offices' Budget Officers, Accountants, and Bookkeepers, as well as Secondary School Bookkeepers and Budget Officers. The series of “Hisgot-Bansay” were also graced by the presence of various Schools Division Superintendents, underscoring the importance of the initiative in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

The event was conducted as follows:

Division of Agusan del Sur and its IUs: October 19-20, 2023

Divisions of Agusan del Norte, Bayugan City, and Cabadbaran City and their IUs: October 23-24, 2023

Divisions of Surigao del Sur, Bislig City, and Tandag City and their IUs: October 24-25, 2023

Divisions of Dinagat Islands and Surigao City and their IUs: October 24-25, 2023

Regional Office and Division of Butuan City and its IUs: November 10, 2023

As participants return to their respective roles armed with new insights and skills, the "Hisgot-Bansay" initiative stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration, reflecting the commitment of the DepEd and DBM to elevating financial management practices within the education sector. This initiative not only strengthens the capabilities of individual participants but also contributes to the overall efficiency and transparency of budgeting processes across the Caraga Region.

Technical Division A, Divisions of Dinagat Islands and Surigao City and their IUs

Technical Division B, Divisions of Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Bayugan City, and Cabadbaran City and their IUs.

Technical Division C, Divisions of Surigao del Sur, Bislig City, Tandag City, Butuan City and their IUs along with their Schools Division Superintendents