Work environment and work-life balance of auditors of the Commission on Audit (COA) MIMAROPA

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 4

Available Online: 3 May 2025

Author/s:

Zapanta, Mary Grace D.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (zapantagrace711@gmail.com)

Macabata, Heliodoro E.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (nancy.santiago.macabata@gmail.com)

Limos-Galay, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)

Lazaro, Neofe J.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mharifel.javier.lazaro@gmail.com)

Abstract:

COA auditors play a vital role in ensuring government accountability, but chronic understaffing forces each auditor to handle multiple auditees, leading to excessive workloads and stress. The Philippines ranks 59th out of 60 countries in work-life balance, reflecting a broader national struggle. While the COA is improving employee welfare, assessing the COA auditors’ work-life balance is crucial for meaningful interventions. This study aimed to explore the impact of profile and work environment on the work-life balance of the auditors in the COA Regional Office IV-B (MIMAROPA). The researcher utilized the sequential exploratory research design on the 117 auditors in COA MIMAROPA. The auditors perceived at a high extent three factors under work environment, such as organizational, work group, and job factor, as well as the six aspects of work-life balance, such as work, family, health, social, extra-curricular activities, and spiritual. The findings indicated that there is a significant influence of work environment factors on the auditors’ work-life balance. Conversely, no significant relationship was found between the auditors’ profiles, except in extracurricular activities and their work-life balance. In conclusion, COA auditors experience a well-structured work environment, effective teamwork, and job fulfillment, contributing to a positive perception of their roles. Their strong emphasis on work-life balance across various domains highlights the need for continued organizational support to sustain their well-being and productivity.

Keywords: work environment, work-life balance, commission on audit, work group factor, family & health aspect

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25503

Cite this article:
Zapanta, M. G. D., Macabata, H. E., Galay-Limos, J. A., & Lazaro, N. J. (2025). Work environment and work-life balance of auditors of the Commission on Audit (COA) MIMAROPA. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(4), 33-53. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25503

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