Para 20.11 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
20.11 When an objection taken in the course of performing entitlement functions cannot be adjusted by the Accountant General in consultation with the concerned Executive authorities and the administrative Departments of Governments, the case should be reported to the Finance Department of that Government for settlement. In making such report complete facts of the case with the expressed views of the Accountant General should be laid before that department. If there is a difference of opinion between the department and the Accountant General the latter may if he thinks it necessary seek the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
What This Means
When an objection raised during entitlement functions cannot be resolved between the AG and the executive authorities or administrative departments, the case must be escalated to the Finance Department of the State Government. The AG must present complete facts along with his expressed views. If the Finance Department and the AG still disagree, the AG may seek the advice of the Comptroller and Auditor General.
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Key Points
- 1Unresolved entitlement objections are escalated to the State Finance Department
- 2AG must present complete facts with his own expressed views
- 3Finance Department makes the settlement decision
- 4If AG disagrees with Finance Department, he may consult the CAG
- 5Ensures difficult cases are resolved at the appropriate government level
Practical Example
The AG (A&E) objects to a pension sanctioned by the Education Department for a teacher who appears to have insufficient qualifying service. The Education Department insists the service counts under a special government order. After failing to resolve the disagreement, the AG reports the complete case to the State Finance Department with his view that the pension is inadmissible, seeking their ruling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what point should the Finance Department be involved?▼
Can the AG go directly to the CAG without involving the Finance Department?▼
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