The Commission on Audit (COA) officially presented the results of its Calendar Year 2024 Annual Audit Plan to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during an exit conference, underscoring key findings and recommendations concerning the agency's financial transactions, operations, and compliance activities held at NHQ-PCG on 28 May 2025.

In alignment with the directives of President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr., PCG remains steadfast in its mission to ensure fiscal responsibility and effective service delivery, guided by the principles of integrity, efficiency, and responsiveness to the needs of the Filipino people.

The exit conference is a vital component of the government's audit process, provided a platform for COA to communicate its independent assessment of PCG's performance in accordance with existing laws, regulations, and government accounting standards. The presentation covered the scope, methodology, and significant observations gathered during the audit period.

Representatives from the PCG's leadership, Accounting Service, Coast Guard Finance Service, Coast Guard Internal Audit, and other relevant units and concerned staffs attended the conference, ensuring that the issues raised were addressed directly and constructively. COA auditors highlighted areas of commendable performance, as well as aspects requiring corrective actions or process improvements.