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    The Commission on Audit (COA) conducted an audit of computer equipment purchased through public bidding by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and found the prices to be overpriced. The COA resident auditor issued a notice of disallowance. The CDA argued the COA abused its discretion in determining overpricing. The Supreme Court ruled that findings of quasi-judicial agencies like the COA are generally given respect if supported by substantial evidence and not tainted by unfairness. There was no grave abuse of discretion, so the Court upheld the COA's findings. Overpricing is determined if the price paid is more than 10% of the price quoted to the auditor, and factors like supply/demand, government

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    The Commission on Audit (COA) conducted an audit of computer equipment purchased through public bidding by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and found the prices to be overpriced. The COA resident auditor issued a notice of disallowance. The CDA argued the COA abused its discretion in determining overpricing. The Supreme Court ruled that findings of quasi-judicial agencies like the COA are generally given respect if supported by substantial evidence and not tainted by unfairness. There was no grave abuse of discretion, so the Court upheld the COA's findings. Overpricing is determined if the price paid is more than 10% of the price quoted to the auditor, and factors like supply/demand, government

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    The Commission on Audit (COA) conducted an audit of computer equipment purchased through public bidding by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and found the prices to be overpriced. The COA resident auditor issued a notice of disallowance. The CDA argued the COA abused its discretion in determining overpricing. The Supreme Court ruled that findings of quasi-judicial agencies like the COA are generally given respect if supported by substantial evidence and not tainted by unfairness. There was no grave abuse of discretion, so the Court upheld the COA's findings. Overpricing is determined if the price paid is more than 10% of the price quoted to the auditor, and factors like supply/demand, government

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    Candelario L. Versoza Jr. v.

    Guillermo N Carague, GR 157838, 7 February 2012


    Q. Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) conducted a public bidding for the supply of computer
    equipment and peripherals. COA through the TSO, tested the reasonableness of the prices of the
    purchased computers. TSO found that the purchased computers were overpriced/excessive which resulted
    to the Resident Auditor issuing a Notice of Disallowance for the overpricing. CDA however contends that
    COA gravely abused its discretion in the manner of the determination of the overpricing was inadequate
    and thus evidence was not substantial to prove the overpricing of the computers. Is the contention of the
    CDA correct?
    A. NO. The general policy of the Court to sustain the decisions of administrative authorities, especially
    one which is constitutionally-created, not only on the basis of the doctrine of separation of powers but
    also for their presumed expertise in the laws they are entrusted to enforce. Findings of quasi-judicial
    agencies, such as the COA, which have acquired expertise because their jurisdiction is confined to
    specific matters are generally accorded not only respect but at times even finality if such findings are
    supported by substantial evidence, and the decision and order are not tainted with unfairness or
    arbitrariness that would amount to grave abuse of discretion. Thus, in this case, there being no grave
    abuse of discretion in the findings and conclusions of the COA in this case, the Court finds no cogent
    reason to deviate from these long-settled rules. (Candelario L. Versoza Jr. v. Guillermo N Carague, GR
    157838, 7 February 2012)
    Q. How do you determine overpricing?
    A.. Price is considered excessive if it is more than the 10% allowable pric evariance between the price
    paid for the item bought and the price of the same item per canvass of the auditor. In determining whether
    or not the price is excessive, the following factors may be considered: (a) supply and demand forces in
    the market; (b) government price quotations; (c) warranty of products or special features; (d) brand of
    products. (Candelario L. Versoza Jr. v. Guillermo N Carague, GR 157838, 7 February 2012)

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