CoA Flags TESDA for Over P8 Billion in Financial Misstatements
The Commission on Audit (CoA) has flagged the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for over P8 billion in financial misstatements, unsupported expenses, and unremitted funds, leading to a disclaimer of opinion on its 2025 financial statements.
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