This document outlines the supplemental guidelines for the 2022 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) in the Philippines. It discusses the background and objectives of the CFLGA, the assessment criteria across different indicators related to children's survival, development, protection, participation and governance. It also outlines the process and timeline for the audit from pre-audit preparations to post-audit activities at the city/municipal, provincial, regional and national levels. The utilization of the online CFLGA Knowledge Management System is also explained, along with the monitoring and validation of audit submission reports.

1. Supplemental
Guidelines
2022 Child-Friendly
Local Governance Audit
(CFLGA)
PRC Building, DILG RO-8
October 11, 2022
MAICA R. FULGENCIO
LGOO III, DILG SAMAR
CFLGA Provincial Focal Person

2. Brief Background
Objectives
Assessment Criteria
Process and Timeline
Monitoring & Reporting
OUTLINE OF
PRESENTATION

3. Background
2014 2019 2021

4. Objectives
General
To assess the performance of the LGU in implementing child-friendly
policies, programs, projects, and services
Specific
• To determine the level of performance of the LGUs;
• To identify priority areas to improve the situation of children;
• To utilize CFLGA result as basis for planning and programming;
• To determine areas for technical and/or financial assistance; and
• To recognize good LGU performers

5. Assessment Criteria
• Percentage coverage of Fully Immunized Children aged 12 months
• Prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months old
• Percentage coverage of pregnant adolescents provided with prenatal
and postpartum services
CFLGA Indicators - SURVIVAL
o Percentage coverage of pregnant adolescents with prenatal
services
o Percentage coverage of pregnant adolescents with
postpartum services

6. Assessment Criteria
Means of Verification (MOVs):If with data:
1. Child Care Data from the Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS) Report
2. Target Client List (TCL) RecordsIf insufficient supply due to logistical concern:
3. Duly received Request for Supplies of Vaccines prepared or dated at least one (1)
Quarter prior to the audit
● Accomplished Operation Timbang Plus (OPT Plus) Form 2A: City or Municipality Summary
Report
with data:
1. Data from the Pregnancy Tracking Form of the National Safe Motherhood Program
If No Reported Pregnant Adolescent:
1. FHSIS Report on Natality (Delivery or Live Births by women aged 10-14 and 15-19)
from the Summary or TCL; AND
2. Certification from the City or Municipal Health Office/ Unit on the list of LGU
programs and interventions towards Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health
CFLGA Indicators - SURVIVAL

7. Assessment Criteria
• Percentage coverage of children aged 3-4 years old provided with
ECCD services, both public and privately managed, and may be
center, home, or community-based
• Presence of ECCD services in all barangays, either private or
publicly- managed
CFLGA Indicators - DEVELOPMENT
o Percentage of barangays with at least one (1) ECCD service
o Percentage of accredited or recognized center-based ECCD
services

8. Assessment Criteria
If with data:
1. Enrolment or Registration List
If no children aged 3-4 years old in the City or Municipality:
1. Single-Age aggregated population data for Children; OR
2. Certification from the City or Municipal Planning Office or LSWDO/ ECCD
Focal Person
Data on Children Served and Status of Accreditation from the Consolidated Report
on Day Care Center and Workers by City or Municipality
If with no recognition or accreditation available for Indicator 2.2.2:
1. Result of the Internal Assessment conducted by the City or Municipal
LSWDO or ECCD Focal Person and the Child Development Worker/ Teacher
or Administrator/ Principal/ Director of the public or private Child
Development Center/ Learning Center; AND
2. Official Letter of Request for the External Assessment addressed to the
Accreditor with a valid reason for the delay in the on-site visit
CFLGA Indicators - DEVELOPMENT

9. Assessment Criteria
o Percentage of children who have dropped out from school
that were reintegrated in the academic year being audited
o Percentage of OSCY registered/enrolled to schools, ALS, or
other flexible learning options
• Percentage of out-of-school children and youth (OSCY) assisted
for enrolment/re-enrolment to school, alternative learning system
(ALS) or other flexible learning options
CFLGA Indicators - DEVELOPMENT

10. Assessment Criteria
Indicator 2.3.1:
1. Report on Simple Drop-out Rate of primary and secondary schools
Indicator 2.3.2:
1. OSCY Masterlist or Profile
CFLGA Indicators - DEVELOPMENT

11. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - PROTECTION
o Percentage coverage of Case Management
o Case Management Report preparation
o Established referral network
• Management of reported cases of children
in need of special protection (CNSP)

12. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - PROTECTION
Means of Verification (MOVs):
Indicator 3.1.1:
1. Summary Report of Reported Cases of Children in Need of Special Protection
(with confidential labels, type of reported cases, and interventions and actions
provided
Indicator 3.1.2:
Aside from Case files or reports, the IMTF must comply with ALL requirements:
1. Updated License of the Registered Social Worker (with valid expiration
date); AND
2. Updated Training Certificates on Protocol for Case Management of Child
Victims of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation and/ or Gender-Responsive
Case Management
Indicator 3.1.3:
1. Available and accessible flow chart with accompanying referral procedures with
Directory of Agencies or Organizations for referral of interventions and service

13. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - PARTICIPATION
o Child representative in the C/MCPC
o Child representative selection process at the C/MCPC
o Child representative in the BCPC
• Child representation in the Local Council for the Protection of Children
• Development of policy and programs, projects, and activity with
children’s participation in the planning, implementation or monitoring
phase

14. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - PARTICIPATION
Means of Verification (MOVs):
Indicator 4.1.1:
Any or both of the following:
1. Executive Order on the Re/Organization of the LCPC from the Office of the
Mayor; and/ or
2. Legislative Issuance from Sangguniang Bayan/ Panlungsod citing the name of
the child representative
Indicator 4.1.2:
1. If selected through an assembly, Documentation Report of the Children's Assembly
2. If appointed or designated, see MOV for 4.1.1
Indicator 4.1.3:
1. Executive Order on the [Re]Organization of the BCPC citing the name of the child
representative as consolidated by the Office of the Sangguniang Bayan/Panlungsod
and/or the Local Government Operations Officer

15. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - GOVERNANCE
o Established and updated
o Annual Local State of Children Report
• Database on children
• Available and implemented local plans for children

16. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - GOVERNANCE
Means of Verifications:
Any or both of the following:
1. Local Database or Profile on Children (age, sex, ethnicity, disability, and school
status disaggregated)
2. Local State of Children Report or Summary Report or Situational Analysis on
Children
The IMTF shall comply with ALL of the following:
1. Local State of Children Report delivered during NCM
2. NCM Documentation Report1
Indicator 5.1.2:
1. Local Development Plan or Local Action Plan for Children
2. Comprehensive Local Juvenile Intervention Program (CLJIP)
3. Integration of the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children in the LDRRM Plan
and budget

17. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - GOVERNANCE
• Updated Local Code for Children contextualizing/adopting recently
issued national laws on children
• Budget allocated and utilized for children’s programs
o Local Investment Program for Children
o Budget allocation for children’s PPAs
o Utilization of budget for children’s PPAs

18. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - GOVERNANCE
Any of the following:
1. Updated Local Code for Children
2. Copies of the approved ordinances or local issuances
• Early Years Act (RA 10410)
• Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act (RA 10666)
• Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act (RA 10821)
• National Mental Health Policy (RA 11036)
• Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino (RA 11037)
• Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Magnanay Act (F1KD, RA 11148)
• Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
(RA 9231)
• Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act (RA 11188)
● Liquidation Report/s signed by the Local Accountant

19. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - GOVERNANCE
Governance
• Functional LCPCs
• Child-Friendly Facilities in all Barangays
o Functional C/MCPC
o Functional BCPCs

20. Assessment Criteria
CFLGA Indicators - GOVERNANCE
Means of Verification:
• LCPC Functionality Assessment Report signed by the Local Government
Operations Officer
• Monitoring Report on Barangay Facilities and Workers signed by the Local
Government Operations Office

21. COVERAGE
All data requirements and
means of verification shall
be generated or sourced
from CY 2021.

22. Category Full Score
Minimum
Requirement
Survival 15.00 12.00
Development 15.00 12.00
Protection 15.00 12.00
Participation 15.00 12.00
Governance 40.00 32.00
TOTAL 100.00 80%
Passing Rate

23. UTILIZATION OF
THE SCFLG KMS
• Intended Users
• Accessibility
• User Registration
• User Manual and AVP
Tutorial

24. UTILIZATION OF
THE SCFLG KMS
Intended Users
City and Municipal IMTF
a. LCE
b. C/MLGOO
c. C/MSWDO
d. C/MPDO
e. C/MHO with C/MNAO
f. DepEd
g. CSOs

25. UTILIZATION OF
THE SCFLG KMS
Intended Users
Provincial IMTF
a. LCE
b. Provincial LGOO
c. Provincial SWDO
d. Provincial PDO
e. Provincial HO/NAO
f. DepEd
g. CSOs

26. UTILIZATION OF
THE SCFLG KMS
Intended Users
Regional IMTF
a. RC/SCWCs
b. Chairperson of the Regional IMTF
c. DILG
d. DSWD
e. RC/SCWC Regional Coordinator
f. NEDA
g. DOH
h. NNC
i. DepEd
j. CSOs

27. UTILIZATION OF
THE SCFLG KMS
Intended Users
National Level
a. CWC National Secretariat
b. CFLGA Core Group
c. CWC Technical Management
Group
d. CWC Board

28. Process and Timeline
SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS
PRE-AUDIT
May 23-25 3 working days Core Group
∙ Annual Program Review Planning Session
with CFLGA Core Group
September
21-23
2 working days
(half day)
National
∙ National Reorientation and Roll-out on the
CY 2022 CFLGA using the SCFLG-KMS
September 26
– October 5
8 working days All levels ∙ User Account Registration
October 11,
2022
22 working
days
Regional
IMTF
∙ RIMTF to provide orientation to C/M IMTF
on 2022 CFLGA and its Supplemental
Guidelines

29. Process and Timeline
SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS
AUDIT PROPER
November
8-28
15 working
days
City IMTF
∙ IMTF Chair to inform LCPC of audit
∙ Orient LCPC of data requirements
∙ Convene and encode CFLGA data using SCFLG
KMS
∙ Present initial results to LCPC
∙ Online or system submission of CFLGA Audit
Summary
November 29,
2022- January
12, 2023
30 working
days
Provincial
IMTF
∙ Review submitted CFLGA Forms
∙ Present initial results to PCPC
∙ Provide feedback re: provincial review to C/Ms
∙ Consolidate and endorse CFLGA provincial
summary

30. Process and Timeline
SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS
AUDIT PROPER
Jan 13-
Feb 23
30 working
days
Regional
IMTF
∙ Review submitted CFLGA Forms
∙ Present initial results to RC/SCWC
∙ Provide feedback re: regional review to provinces
∙ Consolidate and endorse CFLGA Regional Audit
Summary
Feb 24-
March 30
25 working
days
CWC
Secretariat
∙ Review submitted CFLGA Forms
∙ Provide feedback re: national review to region
∙ Prepare list of SCFLG Eligible cities and
municipalities to CWC Board

31. Process and Timeline
SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS
POST-AUDIT
May 2023
5 working
days
PIMTF
PCPC
∙ PIMTF to communicate to LGUs
∙ PCPC to identify areas for Technical Assistance and
Resource Augmentation (TARA) and conduct
provincial awarding and recognition, as applicable
May 2023
5 working
days
C/M IMTF
LCPC
∙ Discuss audit results with LCPC
∙ LCPC to utilize audit results on: priority areas for
intervention and developing child-responsive plans
and programs to improve service delivery

32. MONITORING AND
VALIDATION OF
SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
AND REQUIREMENTS
• All levels of the IMTF shall
submit and confirm the audit
and Validation Summary
Results using the SCFLG-KMS
• NBOO-CCDD shall monitor
LGU compliance
• CWC shall provide technical
assistance and support to the
NBOO-CCDD and the CFLGA
Core Group in monitoring and
implementing the policy

33. THANK YOU!
lgmed8@gmail.com
(053) 832 -0894
Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Department of the Interior and Local Government