Para 5.1.4 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
5.1.4 All vouchers in support of payments should be examined generally in the same manner as payment vouchers received from treasuries. Charges should be examined with reference to the sanctions and allotment and it should be seen that proper authorities are available for advances and recoverable payments.
What This Means
All payment vouchers from Forest Divisions must be examined with the same rigor as treasury payment vouchers. The auditor must verify that each charge is backed by a proper sanction and falls within the budget allotment. For advances and recoverable payments, it must be confirmed that proper authority exists for making such payments.
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Key Points
- 1Forest payment vouchers are audited using the same standards as treasury vouchers
- 2Each charge must be checked against its sanction and budget allotment
- 3Proper authority must exist for all advances and recoverable payments
- 4This ensures consistent audit standards across forest and treasury payment systems
- 5No payment should be made without verifiable authorization
Practical Example
An auditor examining forest division vouchers finds a payment of Rs 3 lakh for road construction in a forest area. She checks whether a specific sanction exists for this work, whether it falls within the division's allotment, and whether the expenditure matches the sanctioned estimate. She also verifies that an advance of Rs 50,000 given to a subordinate for purchasing tools has proper authorization from the competent authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to examine vouchers 'in the same manner as treasury payment vouchers'?▼
What constitutes 'proper authority' for advances?▼
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