Heidi Mendoza

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Heidi L. Mendoza
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Undersecretary-General for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
In office
November 11, 2015 –October 17, 2019
Occupation Civil Servant, Certified Public Accountant
ProfessionAccountant, Auditor, Diplomat
Website Heidi Mendoza

Heidi Reyes Lloce-Mendoza (born November 3, 1962) [1] [2] is a former Undersecretary-General for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services. A Filipino public official, Mendoza served as Commissioner and Officer-in-Charge [3] [4] of the Commission on Audit of the Philippines from 2011 to 2015.

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Early Life and Education

Mendoza was born in Tayabas, Quezon to Agapito Lloce, a policeman, and Silveria Reyes. She attended Tayabas East Elementary School and graduated as class salutatorian from St. John Bosco Academy in Tayabas. Mendoza earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Sacred Heart College of Lucena City in 1983 and became a certified public accountant in 1984. [1] [2] She pursued post-graduate studies at the National College of Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA), and at the National Defense College of the Philippines, where she completed a Master in National Security Administration (MNSA).

Career

Commission on Audit

Mendoza served as Commissioner of the Commission on Audit of the Philippines (COA) from April 18, 2011, to November 11, 2015. During her tenure, she was recognized for her efforts in promoting transparency and accountability in government transactions. She played a key role in uncovering irregularities in public funds, earning her a reputation as a staunch advocate against corruption. In February 2015, she was appointed as officer-in-charge of the COA. [5]

Diplomatic Career

Undersecretary General of OIOS

On October 6, 2015, Mendoza was nominated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to head the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), replacing Canadian Carman Lapointe. [4] [6] [7] She served in this role until October 17, 2019, overseeing internal audits, investigations, and inspections to ensure the integrity of the United Nations' operations worldwide. Mendoza has also served as an external auditor for the Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, and International Labour Organization. [6] [8]

Political Career

2025 Senate Bid

In the 2025 Philippine Senate election, Mendoza is running as an Independent. Her platform focuses on empowering budget literacy through legislation that will teach people about the government's financial activities, as well as advocating for the abolishment of any form of pork barrel funding. [9]

Political views

Lloce-Mendoza has been vocal about the need to abolish pork barrel funds, which have been associated with corruption and misuse of public resources. [10] Her Senate platform emphasizes budget literacy, aiming to educate citizens about government financial activities. She believes that an informed public is essential for holding leaders accountable and ensuring the proper allocation of resources. [11]

Personal Life

Mendoza is married to Meynardo Mendoza, a history professor at the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences (formerly, School of Social Sciences) at Ateneo de Manila University, and they have three children.

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  4. 1 2 "COA's Heidi Mendoza appointed head of UN's internal oversight office". GMA News. October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
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  8. ↑ "UN chief nominates Heidi Mendoza as under-secretary-general for oversight services". The Manila Times. October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  9. ↑ Dominique Nicole Flores (October 8, 2024). "Ex-COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza launches Senate bid, advocates budget literacy". Philstar.com.
  10. ↑ Dominique Nicole Flores (October 8, 2024). "Ex-COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza launches Senate bid, advocates budget literacy". Philstar.com.
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