DENR Failed to Collect P521-M Land Fees – COA
The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) failed to collect approximately P521.26 million in fees for the use of forest lands, foreshore, and protected areas due to a lack of collection strategies and weak enforcement.
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