Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Utilization and Teachers' Resources Satisfaction

This study examined the relationship between Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) utilization and teachers’ satisfaction with instructional and operational resources in Crossing Bayabas National High School (Davao City) and Libertad National High School (Malita, Davao Occidental), Region XI. Employing a descriptive-correlational design, 80 teachers were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were gathered using a validated survey and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. Results revealed that MOOE utilization was moderately high (mean = 3.45), with instructional materials and utilities receiving the highest ratings, while ICT maintenance was least funded. Teachers reported high satisfaction (mean = 4.12), particularly in classroom supplies and professional development, though satisfaction was lower for digital tools. A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.57, p < 0.05) was established between effective MOOE utilization and teachersatisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of transparent, participatory, and needs-based fiscal practices. Consistent with Josol, Almerez, Palomar, and Alba (2025), who found very high stakeholder involvement in project implementation in Digos City Division, the study highlights that embedding stakeholder collaboration into fiscal governance strengthens institutional efficiency and sustainability.