Regulation 150 — Audit Regulations 2020
Original Rule Text
What This Means
In jurisdictions where the PAC/COPU or the government wants the CAG to vet Action Taken Notes (ATNs), a detailed procedure applies. The department sends two copies of the draft ATN to the AG (Audit) along with all supporting files and documents. The AG vets and returns it within one month. The Secretary then submits the vetted ATN to the PAC/COPU and sends copies to Finance and Audit. When the PAC/COPU makes recommendations, the government's response must also be vetted by the AG before submission. The AG's vetting comments must be fully reflected in the final response.
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Key Points
- 1The AG (Audit) vets ATNs where the PAC/COPU or government so desires
- 2The department must send draft ATNs with all supporting files and documents for vetting
- 3The AG must return vetted ATNs within one month
- 4The vetted ATN goes to PAC/COPU, Finance Department, and back to the AG
- 5Government responses to PAC/COPU recommendations must also be vetted by the AG
- 6AG's vetting comments must be duly reflected in the final submissions
Practical Example
The Department of Telecommunications prepares a draft ATN on a CAG paragraph about spectrum allocation irregularities. Two copies are sent to the DG (Audit) P&T along with the relevant files. The DG (Audit) vets the ATN, noting that the department has understated the loss to the exchequer and has not addressed the recommendation for transparent auction procedures. The corrected ATN is submitted to the PAC. When the PAC later recommends transparent auctions, the department prepares its response, which is again sent to the DG (Audit) for vetting before final submission to the PAC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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