Section 22Sec./Art. 22

Funding Requirements. - The amounts necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against any applicable appropriation items under the current GAA, subject to existing budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws, rules, and regulations. Subsequent amounts need to continue the implementation of the GOP shall be included in the annual GAA, subject to usual budgetary process.

In the event that the Legislature, Judiciary, Constitutional Commissions, and Office of the Ombudsman optimize their respective offices in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the funds necessary for this purpose shall likewise be sourced from any applicable appropriations under the GAA.

The amount needed to implement the GOP of GOCCs not covered by Republic Act No. 10149 shall be sourced from their respective corporate funds, In case of funding deficiency, the National Government may assist in the payment of separation incentives of the affected personnel whose salaries and other compensation are covered by Republic Act No. 6758, as amended.

In case the LGUs pursue optimization efforts consistent with the provisions of this Act and Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, the amounts needed for the purpose shall be drawn from their respective local government funds.