Chandigarh: The Haryana govt has issued fresh directives to streamline financial scrutiny and enhance administrative efficiency, directing State Accounts Service (SAS) cadre officers to undertake thorough internal checks before forwarding proposals to the finance department.In a letter circulated to all administrative secretaries, chief secretary Anurag Rastogi — who also serves as additional chief secretary (finance) — flagged concerns that numerous financial proposals were reaching the finance department without proper vetting, causing delays and adding to the department’s workload.Under the new guidelines, SAS officers, including section, accounts, senior accounts, and chief accounts officers, must now closely examine each proposal’s compliance with existing policies, circulars, budget provisions, and delegated financial powers. They are required to provide written observations, marking recommendations or objections clearly, and ensure all requisite documents and approvals accompany the file.Finance department officers posted within administrative departments must further evaluate each proposal’s fiscal viability, verify budget availability, and determine whether any re-appropriation is needed. They will assess compliance with austerity and procurement norms, while identifying whether the expenditure is recurring or one-time.Proposals involving new schemes must include a background note and detailed classification under the six-tier budgetary format. A formal certificate from the department’s finance officer confirming compliance is now mandatory for concurrence. MSID:: 122813709 413 |
