Para 7.2.22 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.2.22 Return of the Objection Statements must be watched with equal care. They are due to be returned by the Treasury Officer within the time prescribed for the purpose and should not be allowed to be retained by him on the ground that one or two of the objections require further examination. These can be extracted for separate disposal while the other items are replied to.
What This Means
The return of Objection Statements from the Treasury Officer must be tracked with the same diligence as their dispatch. The Treasury Officer must return them within the prescribed timeframe and cannot hold them back just because one or two objections need more examination. Those specific items can be extracted for separate handling while the remaining objections are responded to on time.
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Key Points
- 1Return of Objection Statements must be actively watched and followed up
- 2Treasury Officers must return statements within the prescribed time limit
- 3Treasury Officers cannot retain the entire statement for a few pending items
- 4Pending items can be extracted and dealt with separately
- 5The remaining items must be replied to and returned on schedule
Practical Example
The Audit Office sends an Objection Statement with 12 items to the District Treasury Officer in February. By the due date, the Treasury Officer has resolved 10 items but needs more time for 2. Instead of holding back the entire statement, the TO extracts the 2 pending items for separate correspondence, replies to the 10 settled items, and returns the Objection Statement on time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should the Audit Office do if the Treasury Officer does not return the Objection Statement on time?▼
Can the Treasury Officer keep the Objection Statement if most items are unresolved?▼
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