SALN (MINI QUIZ)

  What form should be used when filing the SALN?

• The original SALN form from 1989

• The SALN form revised as of 2015

• Any government-issued asset declaration form

• No specific form is required

    What is the purpose of the SALN?

• To report personal assets and financial growth

• To determine the qualifications for a promotion

• To declare the assets, liabilities, and financial interests of public officials

• To assess the tax liabilities of individuals

Who is required to file a SALN?

• All Filipino citizens

• Public officials and employees

• Private sector employees

• Entrepreneurs and business owners

How often must a public official file a SALN?

• Monthly

• Annually

• Every five years

• Only upon retirement

What must be included in the SALN?

• Only the official’s assets

• Assets, liabilities, and net worth

• Income tax return details

• Employment history

Which of the following is NOT considered an asset that should be declared in a SALN?

• Real estate property

• Bank deposits

• Vehicles

• Office supplies

What penalty may be imposed for failure to file or the improper filing of a SALN?

• Imprisonment

• Suspension or removal from office

• Promotion freeze

• No penalty

When must a newly hired public official file their SALN?

• Within 10 days of hiring

• Within 30 days of hiring

• At the end of their first year in office

• Upon request by the Commission on Audit (COA)

    If a public official acquires a new asset during the year, when should it be declared in the SALN?

• At the time of acquisition

• At the end of the fiscal year

• In the next SALN filing period

• It does not need to be declared

  What is the role of the Office of the Ombudsman in relation to the SALN?

• To audit the SALN forms of public officials

• To collect taxes based on SALN information

• To review and verify the authenticity of the SALN declarations

• To approve the SALN forms for filing