In view of the expiration of the term of the Special Task Force Against Irregularities Committed by Attached Agencies Under or Attached to the Department of Finance created under Executive Order No. 156 (October 7, 1999) as amended, the Secretary of Finance is hereby directed:

1. To turn-over to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Office of the Ombudsman, for appropriate action, records, documents and other evidence pertaining to the function of the Special Task Force.
2. To submit a report to the Office of the President in the compliance of this directive within thirty (30) days from the issuance of this Order.

City of Manila, October 11, 2004.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL – ARROYO

By the President: