Para 3.19.3 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.19.3 Environment Audit would be conducted within the broad framework of Regularity and Performance Audit.
- Issues for audit scrutiny
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
What This Means
Environment Audit is conducted within the established frameworks of Regularity Audit and Performance Audit. Regularity Audit checks whether environmental laws, rules, and procedures are being followed correctly. Performance Audit evaluates whether environmental programmes and schemes are achieving their intended outcomes efficiently and effectively.
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Key Points
- 1Environment Audit uses two established frameworks: Regularity Audit and Performance Audit
- 2Regularity Audit checks compliance with environmental laws and procedures
- 3Performance Audit evaluates programme outcomes and effectiveness
- 4Both frameworks are applied together for comprehensive environmental examination
- 5EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) is a key issue for audit scrutiny
Practical Example
An Environment Audit team conducts a regularity audit of the State Pollution Control Board, checking whether industries obtained mandatory consent to operate (finding 120 units operating without valid consent). Simultaneously, a performance audit of the Ganga Action Plan examines whether the Rs 5,000 crore spent over 15 years has actually improved water quality at key monitoring stations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Regularity Audit and Performance Audit?▼
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