Planning and Monitoring

Functions

Formulate long-range and annual plans and programs for the agency
Formulate basic policies and guidelines for the preparation of the agency budget, including those for the detailed allocation of funds for capital outlays, and coordinate with the Budget section in the preparation of the Agency Budget
Formulate criteria for determining priorities for proposed projects, and accordingly select projects for funding and execution, including appropriate financing schemes
Undertake such reprogramming as necessary in accordance with actual resources made available, including the determination of cut-backs and/or projects to be included from unprogrammed to programmed category
Monitor, verify and evaluate the implementation of agency projects vis-à-vis the targets on periodic basis
Maintain liaison with the planning services of the Department and other appropriate economic or planning bodies
Initiate and provide support for the development of projects by the various Divisions of the agency
Review the progress of projects under implementation objectives, and schedules
Perform such other functions as may be provided by law