Para 3.21.16 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.21.16 The last method is, in many circumstances, the most difficult to apply. In conditions peculiar to Government, the third alternative is generally followed. Where there is no standard formula, the past experience and trends as well as other ad hoc principles form the basis for estimating manpower requirements. The manpower estimates take into account not only the current needs of the department but also its expansion programmes, the demands for which are fully supported by substantive evidence of need. One other important factor in assessing manpower requirements is the translation of the numerical estimates into financial (cash) estimates bringing out the cost implications. Procedures for this purpose are generally prescribed for the guidance of estimating authorities. Individual controlling officers within the department who prepare the estimates in this manner forward them to the cadre controlling authorities concerned. The latter closely scrutinise them so as to be satisfied about their correctness before according approval. These estimates form the basis for issue of formal sanctions and for regulation and control of manpower.
What This Means
In government, manpower requirements are usually assessed using standard formulae derived from work studies. Where no formula exists, past experience and ad hoc methods are used. The estimates must account for current needs plus planned expansion supported by evidence. Critically, the numerical estimates must be translated into financial (cash) estimates showing cost implications. Individual officers prepare these estimates and forward them to cadre controlling authorities for scrutiny and approval, which then forms the basis for formal staffing sanctions.
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Key Points
- 1Standard formulae from work studies are the preferred method in government
- 2Past experience and ad hoc principles are used where formulae do not exist
- 3Expansion demands must be supported by substantive evidence of need
- 4Numerical manpower estimates must be translated into cash (financial) estimates
- 5Cadre controlling authorities scrutinize and approve before issuing formal sanctions
Practical Example
A District Education Office estimates it needs 15 additional teachers based on a standard formula of 1 teacher per 30 students for newly opened schools. The office translates this into a cash estimate: 15 teachers x Rs. 5 lakh annual salary = Rs. 75 lakh. This is forwarded to the State Education Department (cadre controlling authority), which scrutinizes the student enrollment data supporting the need before issuing formal sanction for the 15 posts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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