Government Rules — Questions & Answers
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What are Allocation of Business Rules?
These are rules that define the subjects and functions allocated to each department of the government. They establish the mandate -- what each department i...
Who decides whether money value should be omitted or supplemented?
The approach should be settled in consultation with the Finance Ministry or Department. This ensures the presentation is fair and not misleading....
What happens if the department does not reply within the specified time?
The audit report is finalized without the department's reply. Typically, the report will note that the department's reply was not received, which reflects ...
What does 'true and fair view' mean in the context of government corporations?
It means the financial statements accurately reflect the corporation's actual financial position — assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure — without m...
Can the CAG reject the department's own performance targets?
The CAG can critically review them for 'reasonableness and soundness.' If found inadequate, the CAG can set its own criteria based on best practices for au...
What are Debt, Deposit, and Remittance heads?
These are non-revenue heads. Debt heads cover government borrowings and loans given. Deposit heads cover money received in trust or as security. Remittance...
Why is the March plus and minus memorandum specifically referenced?
Because March is the last month of the financial year, and lapsed deposits are typically identified and written off at the close of the financial year....
Why does the CAG audit pension payments on behalf of Myanmar?
Due to the historical division of British India, some retired officers draw pensions in India on Myanmar's behalf and vice versa. A reciprocal arrangement ...
What is the difference between pre-check and post-check pension payment?
In pre-check, the AG's office verifies the pension bill and authorizes payment before it is disbursed. In post-check, the treasury pays first, and the AG's...
Does the CEO receive the report at the same time as the Government?
Yes, a copy is sent simultaneously. This ensures the corporation is informed and can prepare for any queries from the governing body or the legislature....
Does the department have a say in what gets audited?
The interaction starts from 'selection of subject(s) for review,' so the department's views are considered. However, the final decision on audit scope rest...
Does this apply to all types of procurement?
Para 4 specifically relates to the procurement of *non-consultancy* services. Different rules may apply to consultancy services....
Does this mean the Audit Board might not review the draft performance audit report?
Yes, if the Board exercises this discretion. When it confines itself to topic selection, the subsequent audit including draft report finalization is handle...
Why is immediate notification important?
Because the disbursing officer remains responsible for removing the objection until told otherwise. Without prompt notification, the officer may spend cons...
Are revenue stamps still required on vouchers above Rs. 20?
The Rs. 20 threshold is the rule as stated in the MSO. However, stamp duty thresholds may have been revised by subsequent government orders. The current ap...
What does Appendix 2 of the Account Code prescribe?
It provides the standard methodology for determining estimated construction costs of capital works, including which cost elements to include and how to han...
How does EIA aid in decision-making?
EIA provides authorities with a comprehensive understanding of all environmental, social, and economic implications of a proposed project, enabling them to...
Is there a deadline for the government to lay the report before Parliament?
While the DPC Act does not specify a strict deadline, there is a convention and expectation that reports be tabled during the next session of Parliament/le...
Why can't multiple officers simply share a sanction without limits?
Without defined limits, there is no way to check if any individual officer is overspending or if the total sanction is being exceeded. It would also make i...
Who is responsible for keeping the residential address list of Section staff?
Para 8(e) makes the Section Officer responsible for maintaining a list of residential addresses of all Section staff. This is needed for emergency contacts...