Cag Report
CAG says 3 state-owned oil firms ignoring own software for logistics
National auditor says state-owned companies make monthly adjustments that aren't best for saving costs, efficiency
 "CAG says 3 state-owned oil firms ignoring own software for logistics")
Four CPSEs extended Rs 2,609 cr worth undue benefits to execs: CAG report
The CAG recommended that these CPSEs should discontinue reimbursement of "running and maintenance" expenses of vehicles as it violates DPE guidelines
 "Four CPSEs extended Rs 2,609 cr worth undue benefits to execs: CAG report")
CAG flags 24 cases of irregularities involving Rs 348.57 cr in ministries
A CAG report has flagged 24 cases of irregularities involving Rs 348.57 crore related to four Ministries and Departments and four Central Public Sector Enterprises
 "CAG flags 24 cases of irregularities involving Rs 348.57 cr in ministries")
CAG calls upon supreme audit institutions to work for mutual benefits
He sought innovative suggestions from members to shape Knowledge Share Committee strategies for the next three years
 "CAG calls upon supreme audit institutions to work for mutual benefits")
Four PSU insurers lacked appropriate checks and controls: CAG report
Report finds lapses such as multiple settlement of claims, excess payment over insured sum
NHAI extended undue benefit to concessionaires, says CAG report
In its compliance audit report on 'Rationalisation/Deferment of Premium in BOT Projects in NHAI', the CAG noted that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) extended undue benefitS.
 "NHAI extended undue benefit to concessionaires, says CAG report")
CAG flags lack of transparency in food subsidy for FY17 and FY18
The CAG report said the government undertook funding of revenue and capital expenditure using extra budgetary resources in both the years
 "CAG flags lack of transparency in food subsidy for FY17 and FY18")
Ex-CAG Vinod Rai tenders apology to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam
Rai in an affidavit filed in the court has said that he has inadvertently and wrongly mentioned Nirupam's name earlier
 "Ex-CAG Vinod Rai tenders apology to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam")
Govt improving GST evasion detection but recovery a problem: CAG report
Authorities were good at recovering amounts from medium firms but failed to pin down large and small ones.
 "Govt improving GST evasion detection but recovery a problem: CAG report")
SAIL spend on mines infructuous; laxity high in safety measures: CAG report
State-owned firm neither applied technical due diligence nor did techno-commercial study to assess viability before allotment of its two captive coal blocks, says report
 "SAIL spend on mines infructuous; laxity high in safety measures: CAG report")
Govt received Rs 36,709 cr dividend from 100 PSUs in 2018-19: CAG report
It further said 13 government companies under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas contributed Rs 29,272 crore, representing 40.74 per cent of the total dividend declared by all government firms
 "Govt received Rs 36,709 cr dividend from 100 PSUs in 2018-19: CAG report")
No breach of privilege in disclosing CAG report: Kerala finance minister
Kerala state finance minister TM Thomas Issac said there is nothing to be ashamed of in appearing before the ethics committee of the Kerala legislative assembly
 "No breach of privilege in disclosing CAG report: Kerala finance minister")
CAG findings on IGST sharing may strain Centre-state relations further
As per rules, IGST must be shared equally between Centre and states and union govt is bound to part with another 42% of its share as per 15th Finance Commission recommendations
 "CAG findings on IGST sharing may strain Centre-state relations further")
NTPC, Concor freight advance saved Railways dipping operating ratio: CAG
Without freight advance from NTPC and Concor the operating ratio would've been worse, notes CAG
 "NTPC, Concor freight advance saved Railways dipping operating ratio: CAG")
Former J&K Governor G C Murmu sworn in as Comptroller and Auditor General
At a ceremony held in the Ashoka Hall, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Murmu was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
 "Former J&K Governor G C Murmu sworn in as Comptroller and Auditor General")
Kerala govt constitutes SIT to probe alleged leak of CAG report's contents
Chief Secretary Tom Jose had said there were doubts that even before the report was tabled in the assembly
 "Kerala govt constitutes SIT to probe alleged leak of CAG report's contents")
CPSEs' non-compliance to directives led to Rs 9k-cr dividend shortfall: CAG
The CAG also pulled up the government for including the income from investment in SUUTI as part of the disinvestment proceeds leading to overstatement of Rs 1,400 crore
 "CPSEs' non-compliance to directives led to Rs 9k-cr dividend shortfall: CAG")
Delhi Jal Board yet to repay debt of over Rs 20,000 crore: CAG report
No amount has been repaid in the last five years, said the CAG report
 "Delhi Jal Board yet to repay debt of over Rs 20,000 crore: CAG report")
Odisha's investments in PSUs yield poor returns, says CAG report
Out of 147 entities where the government poured funds, only 12 had paid dividend- two rural banks, nine government companies and one statutory corporation
 "Odisha's investments in PSUs yield poor returns, says CAG report")
Gaps galore in original Rafale deal, CAG blames IAF for purchase delays too
Report dwells on ills in India's acquisition policy not just in Rafale, but other purchases as well, such as Apache attack helicopters, Chinook heavy lift helicopters, C-130 planes
 "Gaps galore in original Rafale deal, CAG blames IAF for purchase delays too")
