The finalization of the School Operations Budget (SOB) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) for Fiscal Year 2024  takes center stage as the Schools Division of Quezon City's principals attend the 3-day SOB Finalization and Budget Monitoring Workshop on January 15-17, 2024 for elementary schools and January 17-19, 2024 for high schools at the Travellers' Hotel, Subic Bay, Zambales. The said workshop seeks to ensure that all school heads and the financial staff of big and mega schools are cognizant of the strategic direction of the Division and are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to budgetting, the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) review process, the SOB review process, funds monitoring process, and internal audit utilization and recording. 

A highlight of the week's proceedings is the SPECIAL MANCOM to be held on the morning of January 17, where Schools Division Superintendent Carleen S. Sedilla, CESO V, is slated to present the SDO's Over-All Direction for 2024 during the SDS Hour. General reminders from the Asst. Schools Division Superintendents as well as the Chiefs of the functional divisions will also be heard by the joint gathering of the elementary and secondary school heads. The PRIME-HRM Ceremonial Awarding shall also be held during the luncheon program on the same day.

The roster of speakers and facilitators for the three-day event are: Ms. Carleen S. Sedilla, SDS; Mr. Fredie V. Avendano, ASDS; Dr. Brian E. Ilan, ASDS; Dr. Ma. Teresa A. Namoro, CES-SGOD; Dr. Heidee F. Ferrer, CES-CID; Dr. Ana Rosa R. Rabanal, PSDS; Dr. Ederlina D. Balena, EPS; Mr. Joven S. Noynay, Accountant III; Ms. Cecilia M. Diaz, Budget Officer; Ms. Grethel T. Ledesma, City Government Department Head I; Ms. Marivic S. Napucao, Cashier; Ms. Angelyn Malabanan, SEPS, HRD; and Dr. Edgar Allan P. Oliver, SEPS, Planning and Research.

The output expected after the three-day workshop is each school's final Annual Implementation Plan and School Operations Budget for FY 2024.