Para 7.4.18 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.4.18 In certain cases, particularly in respect of notes on points arising out of evidence tendered before the Committee, the Lok Sabha Secretariat has also been calling for advance copies of the relevant notes in case any delay is anticipated in getting them vetted by Audit. Every endeavour should be made by Audit to communicate the comments, if any, in these cases well in time before the Committee finalises their report. Where there is very little time available for this to be done, the results of audit scrutiny may be taken into account in suggesting modifications or additions when the draft report of the Committee is referred to Audit.
What This Means
When the Public Accounts Committee needs notes related to evidence given before it, the Lok Sabha Secretariat may ask for advance copies if there might be a delay in Audit vetting. Audit must make every effort to provide its comments before the Committee finalises its report. If time is very short, Audit can incorporate its scrutiny findings as suggested modifications when the Committee's draft report is sent to Audit for review.
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Key Points
- 1Lok Sabha Secretariat may request advance copies of notes when Audit vetting is expected to be delayed
- 2Audit must prioritise timely comments on notes arising from evidence before the Public Accounts Committee
- 3If time is insufficient for formal vetting, audit observations can be included as suggestions when the Committee's draft report is referred to Audit
- 4This applies especially to notes related to oral evidence tendered before the Committee
Practical Example
The Public Accounts Committee examines witnesses from the Defence Ministry about procurement irregularities. The Lok Sabha Secretariat requests advance copies of the ministry's action-taken notes because the Committee wants to finalise its report within a month. The Audit Office fast-tracks its review and submits comments within ten days. For one complex technical issue where verification is still ongoing, Audit plans to include its observations when the Committee's draft report comes for final review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Lok Sabha Secretariat request advance copies of notes?▼
What should Audit do when there is very little time for vetting?▼
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