Organizations other than the Civil Service Commission that are involved in public
administration at the policy level include the National Economic and Social
Development Board (NESDB) and the Bureau of the Budget (BoB). These three
central organizations are attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, and their
respective heads report directly to the Prime Minister. Their main functions are
oriented towards policy development, manpower planning, and financial and
budgetary management. Each agency has its own specific functions and
responsibilities. The work of the Civil Service Commission is undertaken through its
Secretariat, the Office of the Civil Service Commission