ENHANCING LOCAL REVENUE GENERATION PROJECT
(e-LRGP)  

1. INTRODUCTION
   
   
2. OBJECTIVES
   
   
3. PROJECT COMPONENTS
   
   
   • Business Permits and Licenses System (BPLS)
     
     
   • Real Property Tax Assessment and Collection System (RPTACS)
     
     
4. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
   

The reduction of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), erroneous tax assessment and collection system, graft and corruption and the greater demands by the constituents for better services are some of the problems that faces our local government units today. These problems necessitates that government be creative in finding ways means of increasing their revenue collection. Our government is faced with the challenged of maximizing society’s contribution to the government with minimal efforts and resources. Innovative measures and radical changes have to be made to ensure effective monitoring of taxes for the good of the community. Thus, the need to correctly and efficiently assess, record, monitor and collect taxes is necessary.

To address this optimization and efficiency, there is a need to leverage the use of Information Technology (IT) in tax processing and collection, the Bureau of Local Government Development (BLGD) of the DILG, in its mandate to assist the LGUs in their local administration has developed systems that will enhance their capability in revenue generation. The Enhancing Local Revenue Generating Project (e-LRGP) presents one of the solutions. The project has two (2) software solutions namely: Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) and Real Property Tax Assessment and Collection System (RPTACS) that were developed to primarily improve the business tax administration and collection system of the local government units and store business activities and real property related information that will be used for effective planning and management decision.

While the project is initially intended for municipal governments who cannot afford to purchase expensive software packages from private and other institutions, other levels of local governments may adopt it but certain modifications as required by their peculiarities and conditions may be affected. The modification can be done upon the request of the local government unit.

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II. OBJECTIVES:

General :

Improve local revenue generation and enhance local tax administration

Specifics :

• Streamline local operation
  
  
• Increase taxpayer’s satisfaction
  
  
• Fast and accurate reports for management’s planning and decision-making
  

 

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III. PROJECT COMPONENTS:

• Business Permits and Licenses System (BPLS)
  
  
• Real Property Tax Assessment and Collection System (RPTACS)
  

 

IV. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

LGUs who wish to avail the application systems must meet the following requirements before software installation and/or technical assistance are extended:

• LCE Letter of Intent and Sanggunian Resolution authorizing the LCE to enter into an agreement with BLGD and DILG Regional Office subject for approval by the Regional office whether LGU meets the requirements
  
  
• Signed Memorandum of Agreement between BLGD, DILG Regional Office and LGU (Pro-forma to be secured from BLGD web site/ Regional Office)
  
  
• An LGU Administrative Order creating the Project Steering Committee and/or the Project Technical Committee

• Assign at least two to three permanent staff with permanent status of appointment per system with knowledge on computer operation
  
  
• LGU Computer's must have the following minimum configurations:
  
  • At least 1.0 GHz Pentium IV Processor or Higher
  • Windows XP Service Pack 2 - OS
  • At least 256 MB RAM or higher
  • 40GB HDD or greater
  • One (1) 3.5 "Floppy Disk Drive"
  • At least 48X CD-ROM Drive
  • CD-Writer drive for back-up
  • Printer (Preferably Desk/Laser Jet Printers)
    

• Provide logistic for the effective and successful installation and implementation of the system