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    Simple neglect of duty

    Simple neglect of duty is defined as the failure to give proper attention to a task

    expected from an employee resulting from either carelessness or indifference.[68] In this

    regard, the Court finds Parungao, as HRMO, guilty of simple neglect of duty. Given her

    duties under the CSC Accreditation Program, she should have been aware of thereportorial requirements, and of the fact that it is the CSC which has authority over

    appointments, and not the DBM. Had she given the proper attention to her

    responsibility as HRMO, the first set of appointment papers would never have been

    issued, thereby avoiding the present predicament altogether.

    When a public officer takes an oath of office, he or she binds himself or herself to

    faithfully perform the duties of the office and use reasonable skill and diligence, and to

    act primarily for the benefit of the public. Thus, in the discharge of duties, a public

    officer is to use that prudence, caution and attention which careful persons use in the

    management of their affairs.[69] Parungao failed to exercise such prudence, caution and

    attention.

    Simple neglect of duty is classified under the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases in

    the Civil Service as a less grave offense punishable by suspension without pay for one

    month and one day to six months. Finding no circumstance to warrant the imposition of

    the maximum penalty of six months, and considering her demonstrated good faith, the

    Court finds the imposition of suspension without pay for one month and one day as justified.