NIA MIMAROPA bags six financial management awards
Regional finance team recognized for audit compliance, accurate reporting and budget utilization
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE. Representatives of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) MIMAROPA receive recognition for placing third in the CY 2025 Most Outstanding Finance Section category during the agency’s Nationwide Third Quarter Financial Management Assessment for 2026. The regional office earned six distinctions for financial reporting, budget utilization, audit compliance and timely report submission.
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) MIMAROPA Regional Office received six awards and recognitions during the agency’s Nationwide Third Quarter Financial Management Assessment for 2026, highlighting its performance in financial reporting, budget utilization and audit compliance.
Among the distinctions was third place in the 2025 Overall Most Outstanding Finance Section category, recognizing the regional office’s financial management performance.
NIA MIMAROPA also ranked fifth in Highest Absorptive Capacity, reflecting the combined efforts of its budget, Bids and Awards Committee, property and procurement teams in managing and utilizing agency funds.
The regional office placed fifth in the Most Reliable Financial Statements category for the accuracy and reliability of its financial reports.
Its finance personnel also emerged as champion in the Cash Position Report category, recognizing the work of the cashiering and report preparation teams.
Two additional recognitions were awarded for Excellence in Audit Compliance and Overall Early Bird — Accurate Report Submission Without Revision.
The latter recognized the timely submission of financial reports without requiring corrections or revisions.
According to NIA MIMAROPA, the achievements resulted from the coordinated efforts of its Engineering and Operations Division, Administrative and Finance Division, and three Irrigation Management Offices.
The finance team was led by former Officer-in-Charge Ma. Eloisa M. Tuerto and current Finance Section Chief Romar Glen H. Diego, under the supervision of Administrative and Finance Division Manager Kirsty Caroline M. Hernandez-Aceron.
The agency also acknowledged the support of former Regional Manager Engr. Ronilio M. Cervantes and current Acting Regional Manager Engr. Edwin C. Nazareno, along with former Engineering and Operations Division Manager Engr. Lowell L. Lozano and current division manager Engr. Suzanne J. San Juan.
NIA MIMAROPA said the recognitions underscored its continuing efforts to strengthen financial accountability, ensure accurate reporting and comply with government audit requirements.
The regional office reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, efficiency and responsible financial management in supporting irrigation programs across MIMAROPA.