SorSU ADMINISTRATION

Good Governance

Sorsogon State University (SorSU) is an institution that aims to exemplify good governance and leadership through its policies, practices, and community involvement. Good governance at SorSU includes transparent decision-making processes, accountability, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Leadership at SorSU may focus on fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness within the academic environment. This involves empowering students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s mission and strategic goals.

By prioritizing these values, SorSU seeks to create a positive impact not only within the university but also in the broader community it serves.

Transparent Financial Reporting and Solvency

Budget and Finances

The SorSU upholds integrity, transparency and accountability in the exercise of its mandates. With this time honored principles it makes available its financial statements, internal operating budget and budget proposals.  Please click the link below to view the documents.

DBM Approved Budget and Corresponding Targets for FY 2020-2024

To view the Budget and Corresponding Targets approved by the Department of Budget and Management, please click the following links: (transparency seal):

2024
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2024
2. GAA Performance Targets for FY 2024
2023
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2023
2. GAA Performance Targets for FY  2023
2022
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022
2. GAA Performance Targets 2022
2021
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2021
2. GAA Performance Targets 2021
2020
1. General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2020
2. GAA Performance Targets 2020

Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements

The Commission on Audit rendered a qualified opinion on the fairness of the presentation of the financial statements of the Sorsogon State University for CY 2023 due to the following:

1. A difference of Php39,626,450.02 between the Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) balances in the Financial Statements (FS) and the consolidated amount of the PPE Ledger Cards (PPELCs), both records are maintained and kept by the Accounting Office, and a difference of 890,254.00 between PPELCs and the Report on the Physical Count of PPE, or a net difference amounting to Php38,736,196.02 of the PPE balances between the accounting and supply/property records, due to the continued non-updating and non-reconciliation of relevant records.

2. Unaccounted variance amounting to Php71,088,182.90 of the inventory and semi-expendable property balances between the FS and the Report on the Physical Count of Inventories (RPCI) and Semi-Expendable Property (RPCSP).
 
3. Unverified and unadjusted reconciling items in the Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) aging one to over five years in the total amount of Php2,904,839.02, and a difference of Php2,640,597.37 between the unadjusted balance per books and the consolidated balances in the bank statements as presented in the BRS.
 
4. Undue inclusion of amount equivalent to Php1,054,910.80 in the Due to NGAs account, disbursement amounting to Php11,053,316.53 directly debited thereto without recognizing appropriate expense accounts and unadjusted negative Subsidiary Ledgers (SL) balance of Php28,589.63.

5. Understatement in the Due to BIR account balance as at year-end amounting to Php4,739,059.23 due to recording in December 2023 of remittances actually made in January 2024.
 
6. Inconsistencies in the resulting balances per audit P1,965,105.28 per consolidated SL balances Php2,134,510.49, and per FS-Php2,532,176.35, of the Prepaid Insurance Account.

For the complete copy of the Audit Report CY 2023, please click
here.

Annual Financial
Report

Financial Management
Report

Audit Annual
Report

Publication of Governance Meetings Minutes

BOR MEETINGS

ADCO MEETINGS

OTHER MEETINGS

Ethics Committee

Ethics Committee

Committee on Decorum & Investigation

Committee Meetings

Citizen’s Charter/PACD

Representation in the Organization

REPRESENTATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNING STRUCTURES

Student Federation

Proportion of female leadership staff

Women of SorSU

gender pay gap report

Gender Pay Report

gender pay gap report

Staff Satisfaction

Policies and Provisions for Sustainability and Integrity

Sorsogon State University demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and integrity through a range of policies and provisions designed to promote environmental stewardship, ethical behavior, and responsible management.

Research Independence/
Academic Policy

Anti Bribery/
Corruption Policy

Sustainability Policy on Donations and Funding

Data
Privacy
Policy

Sustainable
Procurement/
Purchasing Policy

Student
Safety Policy

Diversity and Inclusion
Policy

Modern
Slavery
Policy

Institutional Accreditation

SorSU, having been recommended with the latest certification, attests and exemplifies its enduring commitment to maintaining continual improvement and conformance to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Standards.