THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in partnership with the Association of Local Budget Officers - Central Visayas Inc. (ALBOCV), successfully conducted the Public Financial Management (PFM) competency program for local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas at the Bai Hotel, Mandaue City from Feb. 19 to 21, 2024.

More than 600 local budget officers from the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor; from the City of Cebu, City of Mandaue and City of Lapu-Lapu; and from other cities and municipalities in Region 7 were engaged to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their capabilities in all stages of the PFM process from budget preparation and procurement to budget implementation and accountability.