June 24, 2024- the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) held a significant Needs Assessment and Budget Formulation Workshop, orchestrated by the Planning Unit. The primary aim of this workshop was to pinpoint the college’s needs and priorities for the forthcoming fiscal year while developing a comprehensive budget plan.
The program commenced with an address from Engr. Oscar C. Barawid, Jr., PhD, Vice President for Administration, Planning, and Finance, offered a concise overview of the workshop’s objectives. Following this, ASCOT President Renato G. Reyes delivered an inspiring message, stressing the critical importance of such activities for the college. “Napakahalaga ng ganitong workshop. Tayo ay binibigyan ng gobyerno ng pondo upang maisayos ang mga dapat nating maisa-ayos dito sa ating institusyon. Maganda na maiplano natin ng maayos ang mga ito, upang magamit ng wasto nasa tamang panahon ang mga pondo na ipinagkakaloob sa atin ng pamahaalan.”
Maria Cezil L. Molina, head of the Planning Unit, then set the expectations for the day’s activities, urging participants to actively engage in discussions and share their insights. The workshop featured a presentation by Budget Officer Chrystal Faye V. Salazar, CPA, Head of the Budget Unit, who introduced the draft of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Expenditure Program. She explained essential concepts of fiscal space and fiscal discipline, which are crucial for effective budget management.
Mr. June DL. Espinosa, head of the Supply and Property Unit, provided a crucial inventory report of goods, supplies, and equipment for the second quarter, detailing the college’s current resources. Ms. Anna Mae Lombres, CPA, head of the Procurement Unit, discussed the preparation of the Project Procurement Plan and the Annual Procurement Plan, emphasizing key factors in drafting technical specifications and determining the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC). She also presented the FY 2025 Indicative Annual Procurement Plan, which will be revised to align with the National Expenditure Program.
The workshop involved collaborative sessions where participants identified needs and priorities, ensuring the budget addressed the college’s most pressing requirements. Dr. Gerardo A. Rillon, Chief Administrative Officer, concluded the event by thanking participants for their contributions, emphasizing their role in the college’s improvement and success. This Needs Assessment and Budget Formulation Workshop was essential for effectively allocating ASCOT’s resources to support its mission of providing quality education.
This initiative aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education. The workshop’s focus on identifying needs and developing a comprehensive budget plan is crucial for enhancing education quality and accessibility at ASCOT. By systematically assessing needs and effectively allocating resources, ASCOT is improving its educational services, infrastructure, and overall academic environment, key components of SDG 4.
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