Regulation 29 — Audit Regulations 2020
Original Rule Text
29. Endorsement of copies of rules, regulations and orders by Government Departments
Government departments shall invariably endorse, otherwise send or make available to Audit Office and the Accounts Office, copies of all rules, regulations and general orders regulating the raising of revenues, incurring of expenditure and liabilities and management of assets and liabilities, as soon as these are issued.
Regulations on Audit and Accounts 2020
What This Means
Government departments must proactively send or make available to both the Audit Office and the Accounts Office copies of all rules, regulations, and general orders that relate to raising revenue, incurring expenditure, managing liabilities, or managing assets — as soon as these are issued. This ensures audit and accounts offices have current reference material to perform their functions.
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Key Points
- 1All financial rules, regulations, and general orders must be shared with audit and accounts offices immediately
- 2Covers rules on revenue, expenditure, liabilities, and asset management
- 3The obligation is mandatory ('shall invariably endorse')
- 4Ensures audit offices have up-to-date reference material for conducting audits
Practical Example
The Finance Department of a State government issues new rules governing the management of government vehicles, including depreciation and disposal procedures. Under Regulation 29, the Finance Department must immediately send copies to the AG (Audit) and AG (A&E) offices. This allows auditors to reference these rules when auditing vehicle expenditure in any state department.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this apply only to financial rules or all government orders?▼
What if the department publishes the order on its website — is that sufficient?▼
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