Para 3.5.2 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.5.2 Audit of Grants-in-aid includes test check of records in Central Audit, local audit and the relevant records in the A&E office. Audit offices are required to plan for effective utilization of the VLC database in Central Audit as well as in field audit of expenditure from grants-in-aid.
What This Means
Grants-in-aid audit is conducted through three channels: test checking records in Central Audit, performing local audit inspections, and reviewing relevant records in the Accountant General (A&E) office. Audit offices should also plan to make effective use of VLC (Voucher Level Computerisation) database for both central audit and field audit of grant expenditure.
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Key Points
- 1Three audit channels: Central Audit test check, local audit, and A&E office records review
- 2VLC database should be utilized for both central and field audit
- 3Effective planning for database use is mandated
- 4Combines office-based and field-based audit approaches
- 5Technology-enabled audit through VLC is expected to enhance coverage
Practical Example
The audit team plans its annual audit of grants-in-aid. They schedule central audit test checks of vouchers received in the AG office, plan local audit visits to five major grantee institutions, and extract VLC data to analyze payment patterns. The VLC data reveals that 15 grants were released in the last week of March, prompting the local audit team to prioritize those grantees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VLC database and how does it help in grants audit?▼
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