Para 7.4.9 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
7.4.9 The Accountants General/Principal Directors of Audit are usually invited to be present at the meetings of the Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings when witnesses are examined and the Accounts and Reports are considered. They should endeavour to attend all these meetings personally and assist the Committees in their deliberations.
What This Means
The Accountants General and Principal Directors of Audit are typically invited to attend meetings of the Public Accounts Committee and the Committee on Public Undertakings when witnesses are examined and reports are discussed. They should make every effort to attend all such meetings personally and assist the committees in understanding audit findings and deliberating on the issues raised.
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Key Points
- 1AGs and Principal Directors of Audit are invited to PAC and PUC meetings
- 2Their attendance is expected when witnesses are examined and reports are considered
- 3They should attend personally rather than sending a representative
- 4Their role is to assist the committees in their deliberations on audit findings
Practical Example
The Madhya Pradesh Public Accounts Committee schedules hearings on audit observations about irregularities in the state's mid-day meal scheme. The Accountant General (Audit), Madhya Pradesh, receives an invitation to attend. She clears her schedule to be personally present at all three hearing sessions, assists the Committee by explaining the audit methodology, clarifying technical points, and providing additional data when Committee members question the Education Department officials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is attendance at PAC/PUC meetings mandatory for the AG?▼
What role does the AG play in PAC/PUC meetings?▼
Can the AG send a representative instead of attending personally?▼
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