Para 3.10.8 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.10.8 The responsibility for the final audit of payments made by Indian Missions, other than the High Commission in London and the Embassy in Washington, on behalf of Central and State Governments with reference to the sanctions, vouchers, etc. will rest with the Audit Officer concerned in India.
- Issues for audit scrutiny
# Financing Arrangements
What This Means
For payments made by Indian Missions other than the High Commission in London and the Embassy in Washington on behalf of Central and State Governments, the final audit responsibility rests with the concerned Audit Officer in India. This audit is conducted with reference to the sanctions, vouchers, and other supporting documents.
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Key Points
- 1Final audit of payments by all Missions (except London and Washington) is done by the Indian audit officer
- 2Covers payments made on behalf of both Central and State Governments
- 3Audit is conducted with reference to sanctions, vouchers, and other documents
Practical Example
The Indian Embassy in Tokyo makes a payment on behalf of a State Government for a cultural event. The Audit Officer in India responsible for that State's accounts conducts the final audit by examining the relevant sanction, vouchers, and supporting documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are London and Washington excluded from this rule?▼
Does this apply to payments made on behalf of State Governments too?▼
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