Para 7.1.22 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.1.22 To raise an objection and not pursue it further without any valid reason sends wrong signals to the organisations subjected to audit. An objection should not be treated as having been settled in the absence of a reply since settlement is possible based on the merits of the reply alone. Inspection reports should be properly vetted to avoid the inclusion therein of “wrong objections” taken by field parties.
# Treatment of erroneous payments admitted in Audit
What This Means
Once an audit objection is raised, it must be actively pursued — abandoning it without reason sends a harmful signal to the audited organization. An objection cannot be considered settled just because no reply was received; settlement depends on the merits of the actual response. Additionally, inspection reports should be properly reviewed to prevent erroneous or baseless objections from being included.
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Key Points
- 1Raising an objection and then not following up undermines audit credibility
- 2Silence or non-reply does not equal settlement — only a substantive response on merits can settle an objection
- 3Inspection reports must be vetted before issue to avoid 'wrong objections' from field parties
- 4Proper follow-through signals audit seriousness to the organizations being audited
Practical Example
An audit field party raises an objection about irregular travel claims at a regional office. After three reminder letters go unanswered, a junior auditor proposes treating it as settled. The supervising officer rejects this approach, explaining that lack of reply is not a valid basis for settlement. The objection is escalated to the controlling authority for action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can an objection be treated as settled if the department never responds?▼
What are 'wrong objections' and how should they be prevented?▼
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