Para 7.3.46 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.3.46 The Accountant General may discuss with the concerned Administrative Secretaries the Government’s replies and remarks on the draft paragraphs and reviews. Where considered necessary and possible, these may also be discussed with the Finance Secretary and the Chief Secretary.
What This Means
The Accountant General can discuss the government's replies and remarks on draft audit paragraphs directly with the concerned Administrative Secretaries. If needed and feasible, these discussions can also involve the Finance Secretary and the Chief Secretary of the state.
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Key Points
- 1AG may hold discussions with Administrative Secretaries on government replies to draft paragraphs
- 2Discussions can be escalated to the Finance Secretary and Chief Secretary if necessary
- 3This mechanism helps resolve differences before the report is finalized
- 4Such discussions are optional and depend on necessity and feasibility
Practical Example
After receiving the Health Department's reply disputing audit findings on irregular procurement, the AG schedules a meeting with the Administrative Secretary (Health) to discuss the facts. Since the amount involved is very large and crosses multiple departments, the AG also requests a meeting with the Finance Secretary to resolve the matter before finalizing the report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can the Accountant General discuss draft audit paragraphs with?▼
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