Para 20.6 — MSO

PURSUANCE AND CLEARANCE OF OBJECTION 20.6 The responsibility for the removal of objections, and the settlement of other points raised by the Accountant General devolves primarily upon disbursing officers, heads of offices, and controlling authorities. To assist the Finance Department of the Government concerned in the maintenance of financial regularity and of a proper system of accounts, the Accountant General is expected to maintain a constant and careful watch over objections and to keep controlling authorities fully acquainted not only with individual cases of serious disregard of financial rules, but also generally with the progress of the clearance of objections. The procedure to be observed should be determined by the Accountant General in consultation with the Finance Department. It is essential that objections are pursued in an intelligent, prompt and vigorous manner and that important irregularities are reported to Government early.