A complaint was lodged with the Ombudsman Commission against the Central Provincial Administration regarding the non-payment of salary and disadvantaged school allowances for a primary school teacher in the Mekeo LLG, Central Province in 2014.
The teacher initially lodged the complaint with the Teaching Service Commission in 2015, follow-ups were made but nothing was done therefore the complainant raised this issue again with the Ombudsman Commission on 09 July 2019.
The Commission commenced its full investigation on 5 May 2020 into Central Provincial Administration. Enquiries and feedback were made with the Central Provincial Administration through the Division of Education.
On 9 September 2021, the Commission was advised by the Central Provincial Education Advisor that the complainant’s salary calculation was done and the payment will be facilitated soon.
On 28 September 2021, the complainant provided to the Commission a copy of the Salary Calculation of K13, 541.78.
On 8 November 2021, a Cheque payment of K13,541.78 was made to the complainant.
The complainant was very happy and acknowledged the work of the Commission.
This is concerning Disadvantage Allowance I am a primary school teacher who also taught at the very remote school in West New Britain Province for the last two years (2022-2023) and I submitted my disadvantages application but I’ve never received my allowance. Lakungkung Primary School (64-469)
Teaching at a remote school in NIPS and said to be unregistered school under disadvantages schools.
I have filled the paper but not received any DSA.
Lydia Balar
I’m one of the teacher who served West New Province for almost 8 years in the very remote part of the Province, Kandrian Glouscester District.I tried to claim my disadvantage allowances but nothing happened. Mr Jimmy Marang , Angelek Primary School 64-462
I teacher in remote konoagil local level government in namatanai district tampakar primary school did not receive my disadvantage alliance 2024 and waiting for 2025
Dear Mr. Asayu,
Thank you for reaching out to the Commission regarding your unpaid Disadvantaged Area Allowance for 2024 and 2025 while teaching at Tampakar Primary School (Konoagil LLG, Namatanai District). We understand the challenges this delay has caused and appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.
To assist with your complaint, please follow these steps:
Fill out the complaint form https://www.ombudsman.gov.pg/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pngoc-complaintform-3.pdf and attach supporting documents (e.g., pay slips, appointment letter, or any correspondence with your provincial education office).
Email the completed form to info@ombudsman.gov.pg for further review.
Once submitted, an officer will assess your case and contact you directly for any additional details or updates.
For urgent inquiries, you may contact our office at 308 2600. Thank you
Hello, I am Azen Dadia, File No. 00576182. Currently teaching at Kenegu Primary School, Chuave District, Simbu Province on position No. 1090000245. I missed 2 pays in 2023, pay no. 17 and 18 on that position No., since than I have not received this missed payments..I have enquired at my salary office in Kundiawa but was told that the ALSCO system has been down.. It’s 2025 now and I am still waiting..
Can you assist..
Dear Mr. Dadia,
Thank you for reaching out to the Commission regarding your missed salary payments (Pay Nos. 17 and 18, 2023) under Position No. 1090000245. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.
To assist you further, kindly fill out the complaint form via the link provided below and attach any relevant supporting documents (e.g., pay slips, appointment letters, or correspondence with the salary office). Once completed, please email the form to info@ombudsman.gov.pg.
https://www.ombudsman.gov.pg/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pngoc-complaintform-3.pdf
An officer will review your complaint and contact you for any additional details or updates.
Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us on 3082 600. Thank you.
I have the same problem. The Provincial Education board for Jiwaka Province with Teachers service Commissione did not pay my disadvantage allowance. I started teaching in Koinambe Junior High School in 2023-2025 and it’s been three years of service. The PEB Jiwaka, and TSC did nothing, I filled the DSA forms three times (each year) but nothing has happened. The school is located in the very remote part of Jiwaka Province in the lower Jimi district sharing borders with Middle Ramu,Usino bundi, Bayiyer Lumusa and Jimi Jiwaka. In such a high school, people do not want to serve, but I have the heart for the people and I’m serving with my colleague Teachers with humble hearts. Why is the TSC and PEB Jiwaka prolonging the process of payment? Koinambe Junior High School is a DSA approved school since 2021. Nothing has been done to the hardworking Teachers regarding their rightful entitlements supposed to be given as appraisal. I’m speaking on behalf the silent majority, maybe some other schools in PNG have experienced the same problem. I’m seeking help from the Office of the Obudsman Commission to help me claim our rightful entitlement.
At remote school so I would like a disadvantage allowance form
Hasn’t received the Disadvantage School Allowance since 2022-2024