USM Hosts Benchmarking Activity for Cotabato State University

Finance and accounting personnel from the Cotabato State University paid a visit to the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) for a benchmarking activity over financial processes and systems on November 4, 2025 at the Boardroom, Administrative Building, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato.

Central to the activity was the consolidation of processes from both academic institutions to sleek out the processes in financial matters particularly the offices’ obligations involving transactions with BIR and COA.

In addition, Finance Management Services (FMS) Director Dr. Jay-R Vildac highlighted one of the best practices of USM-to keep educating employees on the processes to avoid confusion and delays.

“We always make sure that our employees in USM are constantly informed especially teaching personnel kung paano ang processes sa finance unit para po maiwasan ang confusion during the process at mapabilis po ang transactions,” he spoke.

Vice President for Administration and Finance Quenielyn Durendes underscored the vital role of support from other offices and units in the university. Also, she recognized the immense trust and support of USM President Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel in the Finance unit of USM.

The activity underscores USM’s commitment to promote excellence and collective development in SUCs in the region and in Southern Philippines.