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2015-07-01 |
CARPIO, J. |
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| While we agree with the recommendation of the OCA that Lizondra must be held administratively liable, we find the recommended fine of P5,000 insufficient. Delay in the remittances of collections constitutes neglect of duty and deprives the court of the interest that could have been earned if the collections were deposited on time.[2] In Report on the Financial Audit on the Books of Accounts of Mr. Delfin I. Polido[3] and In Re: Delayed Remittance of Collections ofTeresita Lydia R. Odtuhan,[4] respondents were ordered to pay a fine of P10,000 for their failure to immediately deposit the judiciary funds collections. In Office of the Court Administrator v. Jamora,[5] we imposed the same penalty for the same offense, taking into account that respondent held more than one position in court and that it was her first offense. Considering that this is also Lizondra's first administrative case and she holds the positions of Court Interpreter II and Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Clerk of Court at the same time, we impose the same penalty. | |||||