Practice question
An ordinary valid appointment is issued on May 2, but the appointee actually assumes duties on May 13, as correctly certified. No special backdating, leave or other rule supports salary for the earlier interval. The appointee claims the letter date alone proves service began May 2. Which answer follows Section 23?
- Issuance always proves actual service on every earlier date.
- Any appointment signature authorizes unlimited retroactive salary.
- The actual certified May 13 assumption is the stated basis for salary and service, rather than the letter date alone.
- A uniform purchase date must be used instead.
- The appointee may choose whichever date gives more pay.
Legal references
- CSC Resolution No. 2500358, 2025 ORAOHRA, Rules II-IV and Section 23, CSC MC No. 08, s. 2025: https://csc.gov.ph/phocadownload/userupload/irmo/mc/2025/MC%20No.%2008%20s.%202025.pdf
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