I want to ask for legal opinion regarding my designation as OIC municipal assessor in a concurrent capacity. My original position is from the Provincial Assessor’s Office holding SG 22 position. In my designation order, I will report to the municipal assessor’s office twice a week but I will still maintain my daily time record at the Provincial Assessor’s Office. Is it allowed to receive RATA from the municipal government using my DTR in the province? Aside from RATA, what other remuneration i’m entitled to claim? Thank you. Post Views: 1,266
Let’s clarify the subject matter. For instance, there are two government officials, say a Director and an Assistant Director, who are both receiving commutable Representation Allowance and Transportation Allowance (RATA). The Director traveled to attend an official business and designates (thru an Office Order) the Assistant Director to be the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) while he/she is out of the Office. Question: Can the Assistant Director claim additional RATA for the time he/she was designated as OIC even if he/she is already receiving RATA for his current position? Answer: Yes. The Assistant Director can actually claim additional RATA, provided that: ✅ The...
