Para 2.2.10 — MSO

2.2.10 Audit of rates paid for work and supplies made should receive special attention. However, as objections in this behalf can be raised only on grounds of financial propriety, this usually presents considerable difficulty and demands the exercise of great intelligence and care. Individual abnormalities in rates should, of course, be watched but a comparative examination of the vouchers and accounts received for audit from time to time might reveal wide variations or abnormalities in the rates paid by different officers in the same or neighbouring localities necessitating further investigation. The assistance of the Finance Ministry or Department may be sought in obtaining reliable schedules of rates and other relevant information.