Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) has once again proven its commitment to excellence, earning the distinction of being the 3rd Best Performing Agency in the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) 2024 Agency Performance Review across the Visayas region. The review assesses three (3) key dimensions, namely: financial performance, physical performance, and the timeliness and quality of report submissions.
ISAT U received a score of 4.70 rating out of 5.0 or a Very Satisfactory rating after the university exhibited exemplary financial performance. It was able to achieve a 99.6% and 99.2% rating on obligations and disbursements. The university also attained high budget utilization rates in all its programs and efficiently executed various projects under the Higher Education Program such as Free Higher Education, Tulong Dunong, and Capacity Development on Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight. On top of that, ISAT U was also able to achieve the 14 Performance Indicators and successfully submitted all the reports before the deadline.
The recognition highlights ISAT U’s outstanding achievements in governance, fiscal responsibility, and service delivery. Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr., expressed pride in the university’s accomplishment and thanked everyone for the unwavering commitment to innovation, accountability, and public service.
The DBM’s annual review evaluates government agencies and institutions based on key performance indicators such as budget utilization, transparency, and impact on stakeholders.
