Para 3.4.1 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.4.1 The instructions contained in this Chapter govern the audit not only of contingent charges proper, but also of other expenditure, which according to the rules of financial procedure made by Government is to be treated in the same manner as contingencies. The term contingent charges or contingencies used in this Chapter covers all such charges.
What This Means
This chapter covers the audit of contingent charges, which are miscellaneous expenditures incurred by government offices for their day-to-day operations. The term 'contingent charges' or 'contingencies' as used in this chapter includes not only standard contingent expenditure, but also any other types of spending that government rules treat in the same way as contingencies.
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Key Points
- 1Chapter governs audit of all contingent charges in government offices
- 2Includes expenditure that rules treat similarly to contingencies even if not strictly contingent
- 3The term 'contingencies' is used broadly throughout the chapter
- 4Financial procedure rules of the government determine what falls under this category
- 5Both recurring and non-recurring office expenses may be covered
Practical Example
A government office purchases stationery, pays telephone bills, and hires temporary workers for a special event. All these are contingent charges. Additionally, if the government has ordered that certain small works expenditure should be treated like contingencies, those costs are also audited under the same rules described in this chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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