Proper Utilization of the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The goal of this study is primarily focusing on the proper utilization of the MOOE fund of every school and it shall be presented and discussed clearly to all personnel on how it is strategically disbursed to meet the needs of the school and to continuously promote and establish Transparent, Ethical and Accountable (TEA) Governance.

METHODS

This study employed quantitative research method that used survey-questionnaire to determine the level of awareness on the proper utilization of MOOE among the school's personnel, clientele and stakeholders. The data were gathered and recorded. It also emphasized the appropriate disbursement of MOOE of the school.

RESULTS

Based on the cash disbursement register fiscal year 2018 most of the budget was allocated to maintenance of classroom supplies (multi media) and school utility services. The researchers conducted this study with 50 respondents: 1 principal, 25 teachers and 24 stakeholders. Each question was cascaded and tallied in order to come up with an interpretation. 1) It can be gleaned from the respondents evaluated the classroom supplies as Highly Evident. This is based from the composite mean of 3.58 and standard deviation of 0.85248. In general, respondents have uniform evaluation. 2) It can be garnered from the respondents evaluated the school utility services as Highly Evident. This is based from the compositemean of 3.47 and standard deviation of 0.84551. In general, respondents have uniform evaluation.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of the study are used as a guide for the school head and school plan team preparing the Annual Procurement Plan (APP), Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) and School Improvement Plan (SIP) to prioritize and address the needs of the school.KEYWORDS: