Which constitutional commission is vested with the power to examine, audit, and settle all accounts pertaining to government revenues and expenditures?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. the Commission on Audit (COA)
- Step 1: Article IX-D creates the Commission on Audit (COA) as an independent constitutional commission with exclusive audit authority over government funds. Answer: the Commission on Audit (COA). Why not the others: DBM prepares budget proposals; BIR collects internal revenue taxes.
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