In its report submitted to the Senate Finance Committee to defend its 2020 budget, Acosta said: "The trust and confidence being given to the PAO and its Forensic Laboratory by the Executive through the DBM, judiciary, majority of the lawmakers, 13 million PAO clients (in 2018 alone), and the general public – have been the inspiration, fortress, and the strength of PAO in its noble dedication, sacrifices, and persistence to uphold the truth towards the full reign of justice and rule of law."