Para 7.4.15 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.4.15 In all cases where the notes are finally dealt with by the Principal Audit Officer in terms of the above procedure, one copy each of the ministry/department’s note and the reply thereto should be sent to the Comptroller and Auditor General for information and record.
What This Means
In all cases where the Principal Audit Officer handles the vetting of government Notes on their own (without needing CAG consultation), one copy each of the ministry's note and the audit officer's reply must still be sent to the CAG for information and record-keeping purposes.
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Key Points
- 1Copies of vetted Notes must be sent to CAG even when CAG was not consulted
- 2One copy of the ministry's note and one copy of the audit reply are required
- 3This is for the CAG's information and record-keeping
- 4Ensures CAG has a complete record of all PAC-related correspondence
- 5Applies to Notes handled independently by the Principal Audit Officer
Practical Example
The Principal Director of Receipt Audit vets a routine factual Note from the Revenue Department about tax collection statistics requested by the PAC. Since it is non-controversial, no CAG consultation was needed. After returning the vetted note to the ministry, the PD sends one copy of the ministry's original note and one copy of audit's reply to the CAG's office for their records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Must the CAG receive copies of all vetted Notes, even routine ones?▼
Why does the CAG need copies of routine Notes?▼
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