Para 18.1 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
18.1 There is an arrangement for audit and inspection within the Department for ensuring its accountability both in regard to the expenditure and the quality of work turned out. Each Pay and Accounts Office of the Department is audited by a nominated Audit Officer. There are independent Internal Test Audit units in various Accountant General’s Offices. A Principal Director of Inspection in the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India monitors the works of the Internal Test Audit Units and Nominated Audit Offices. He inspects the work of all the field formations of the Department at periodic intervals and reports to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
What This Means
The Indian Audit and Accounts Department has an internal audit and inspection framework to ensure accountability for both expenditure accuracy and work quality. Each Pay and Accounts Office is audited by a nominated Audit Officer. Independent Internal Test Audit units operate within AG offices. A Principal Director of Inspection in the CAG's office oversees these units and periodically inspects all field formations, reporting directly to the CAG.
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Key Points
- 1Internal audit framework covers both expenditure accuracy and quality of work
- 2Each Pay and Accounts Office has a nominated Audit Officer
- 3Independent Internal Test Audit units exist in AG offices
- 4Principal Director of Inspection in CAG's office monitors these units
- 5Periodic inspection of all field formations with reporting to CAG
Practical Example
The Internal Test Audit unit in the Patna AG's office conducts a surprise check of the pension payment section and discovers that token reconciliation was not done for three days. This finding is recorded and reported. Separately, the Principal Director of Inspection from the CAG's Delhi office visits for a periodic inspection, reviews the Internal Test Audit reports, and independently examines a sample of pension vouchers before submitting findings to the CAG.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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