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Mandate & Powers |
RIPS
is given the power to gather evidence and file the appropriate
criminal, civil or administrative complaints against government
officials and employees within its jurisdiction before the appropriate
court of law, administrative body, or agency of competent jurisdiction,
and to assist the prosecuting agency or officer towards the
successful prosecution of such cases for recovery or forfeiture
of ill-gotten wealth.
It is also tasked to review current systems, processes and procedures
in the DOF, the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of
Customs and other attached agencies, and to recommend reform
measures to enhance integrity, reduce opportunities for corruption
and ensure efficient and transparent delivery of public services.
The Secretary of Finance shall have the power to require the
attendance of witnesses or the production of books, papers,
documents and other pertinent data, including income tax returns,
in accordance with the provisions of Section 71 of the National
Internal Revenue Code
: Related Article
Creating
the Department of Finance Revenue Integrity Protection Service
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