Para 3.8.27 — MSO

Establishment expenditure

3.8.27 In almost all schemes, accountability procedures and levels ultimately responsible for planning, sanction, execution and overall results (performance) at different stages are not defined at all or only inadequately defined. In the result, most of the programme managers at the grass-root and middle levels function without being accountable for their performance and for achieving the stated objectives. Absence of accountability levels and procedures in the schemes reviewed should be highlighted and linked to the shortcomings and deficiencies commented upon in the Draft Review. As far as possible, appropriate recommendations should also be included for establishing or strengthening accountability procedures.