CSO in Education Yolanda C. Vicente Diaspora for Good Governance

“Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference.” ― Claire FaginClaire Fagin “These are the conditions in my school....”

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ― Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela “And this is our classroom...”

Collaboration for Reforms in Education School-based monitoring initiative Aims to empower school-based stakeholders (PTAs, SGCs, CSOs) Monitoring of services your school is receiving Expenditure tracking Simple way for community to monitor delivery of goods and infrastructure Constructive Partnership with Department of Education

CORE Monitoring Framework 10/15/20155

Benefits of School Furniture Monitoring Become better partners of school and community Ensure quantity and quality Better utilization of Department of Education resources As tax payers, parents, concerned citizens helping government ensure tax money is spent on worthy projects Take part in creating procurement reforms in the country

Monitoring School Armchairs Copy of Technical Specifications Delivery Receipt Monitoring Forms Measuring Tape

Parts of the Armchair Backrest Height Seat Depth Writing Board Length Writing Board Depth Writing Board Width Seat Width Seat Height

Common Deviations

Small Victories Contractor installed 86 pieces of substandard GI sheets were removed and replaced by the contractor with no additional cost to DepED

Small Victories Manila volunteers prevented the installation of ceiling materials that were termite infested found in the ceiling joust and hangers where the new ceilings will be attached. DepEd Engineer commends the observation and ordered contractor to replace the wood and apply solignum

Small Victories Excess materials found in POW did not match actual area measurement & materials installed. Contractor agreed to divert excess materials through Variation Order

Initial Unused/Uninstalled Materials Prior to Issuance of Variation Order Area POW Total Construction Cost Total Unexpended Cost as per POW Percentage of Unexpended as per POW LAS PINAS CITY 2,793, , % MANILA CITY8,061, , % MARIKINA CITY 5,169, ,316, % PARANAQUE CITY 15,640, ,648, % PASIG CITY5,829, , % QUEZON CITY & MANDALUYONG 12,636, , % TOTAL 50,131, ,444, %

Cost Efficiency: Savings or Loss? Pilot Site:Unit ABCActual Unit Cost:Market Survey Cost:Unit Cost DifferentialCost Differential in %age Ilocos Norte % Bulacan % Rizal % Davao % Tagbilaran % NCR (QC) % Source Data from BE 2009

Pilot Site:Unit ABCActual Unit Cost:% ABC Variance Market Unit Cost:Ucostdiff: NCR (QC) % Rizal % Bulacan % Tagbilaran % Ilocos Norte % Davao % Cost Efficiency: Savings or Loss? Negligible variance Except for Rizal A difference of about 97% over DepED cost!

United in a Common Goal

Providing Our Kids with Conducive Learning Environment (Add picture of child conducting actual count)