Each constitutional commission enjoys fiscal autonomy, which means that the appropriations they receive must be automatically and regularly released, independent of the national budget’s discretionary processes. The agencies which the constitution has vested with fiscal autonomy should thus be given priority in the release of their approved appropriations over all other agencies not similarly vested when there is a revenue shortfall. The units that have been given fiscal autonomy are the constitutional commissions, the ombudsman and the judiciary The language used in the grant of the guarantee is almost identical for all three units. It requires thoughtful design, transparent governance, and a commitment to both local empowerment and national cohesion. Explore the constitutional safeguards ensuring the independence of the civil service commission, commission on elections, and commission on audit
Understand their fiscal autonomy, including the automatic and regular release of approved annual appropriations, as envisioned in the constitution. “fiscal autonomy means that local governments have the power to create their own sources of revenue in addition to their equitable share in the national taxes released by the national government,
OPEN
