THE United Opposition (UNO) yesterday warned about the implications of recent reports of a P100-million cut in the budget of the Commission on Audit (COA).

“It sends a wrong signal to graft busters in the government. It will indicate that Malacañang will not hesitate to defang an agency crucial in keeping an eye on how the government uses its resources,” UNO spokesman lawyer Adel Tamano said.

Tamano cautioned, “The development, if true, will further erode the public’s confidence on whether the Palace is really serious in adapting a policy of transparency and accountability in its affairs.”

A recent report quoting a COA official said the cut in the office’s budget, if approved by the President, will have a significant effect on how State auditors’ function.

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