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ગુજરાત નાણાકીય નિયમ -10 થી 14

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Main ideas / lessons (Rules 10–14: duties related to keeping accounts)

The video explains that Rules 10 to 14 focus on duties connected to maintaining accounts, particularly responsibilities of the Drawing Officer/signing officer and the accountant. It emphasizes that accountants must ensure correctness, timeliness, and audit readiness, especially when officers sign and certify facts.

Key responsibilities / duties mentioned

1) Prepare required accounts and submit them on time

  • The head office provides a grant.
  • From that grant, prepare a statement of expenses for the current month.
  • Send the statement to the controlling officer on the appointed date of the next month.
    • Example: If the controlling officer wants the April statement by 10 May, the accountant must ensure delivery by 10 May.
  • If the account is income-generating, also ensure income statements are sent on time.

2) Verify facts before signing any certificate/information

  • When the signing officer signs, the signature is often accompanied by a certificate stating that:
    • the officer has verified the facts and found them correct.
  • Example: when signing a bill, there is usually a printed certificate that the sum has been checked.
  • If there is an error/underpayment, responsibility is placed on the accountant:
    • The accountant cannot claim they relied on the printed certificate.
  • Therefore:
    • Before signing, the signing officer should ensure the certificate contents are verified.
    • The accountant must ensure the figures/facts behind the certificate are correct as per the rules.

3) Provide audit-requested records / documents

  • The audit officer typically informs the office about two weeks in advance that an audit is coming.
  • Purpose: allow time to keep audit-related records ready.
  • During audit, avoid wasting time searching for:
    • cashbook
    • voucher file
    • other documents requested by the auditor
  • If records are missing, it becomes the responsibility of the accountant to provide the documents the auditor requests.
  • This also includes:
    • arranging meetings for the audit process
    • providing required literature/materials related to the audit
  • Not providing audit literature is described as a serious irregularity.

4) Respond to audit objections (especially within required timelines)

Audit objections are given in two stages:

  1. During the ongoing audit (referred to as “half margin” / ongoing stage)
  2. In the audit report if unresolved during the ongoing audit
  • If the auditor and the responding employee are present and records are available, issues may be resolved immediately.
  • If not resolved during the ongoing audit:
    • the objection appears in the audit report
    • it must be responded to within two fortnights after receiving the audit report

Consequences of delay:

  • If the dealing person is transferred or retired, they may no longer be able to respond.
  • Even if the organization is correct, the objection may remain “standing” if not properly addressed.

Nodal process:

  • The Accounts Officer is the nodal officer for audit.
    • For objections from a branch, the Accounts Officer must obtain a response from the relevant branch/dealing officer and then send the consolidated response to the audit.
    • The Accounts Officer does not answer all objections personally; instead, they ensure the correct party responds and the submission is made.

5) Handle secret matters / records immediately to the Accountant General

  • If there are any secret matters/secret records, they must be sent to the Accountant General immediately.
  • This is separate from audit-record responsibilities, which remain with the accountant.

Overall takeaway (in the context of financial rules)

The accountant must focus on:

  • timely preparation and submission of expense/income statements,
  • verification and correctness before certification/signing,
  • audit readiness by providing requested records and literature,
  • timely, proper response to audit objections through the correct nodal process,
  • immediate handling of secret records.

Speakers / sources mentioned

  • Haresh Joshi (Trainer and Motivational Speaker) – mentioned as the YouTube channel to subscribe to.
  • Haresh Joshi (Spiritual and Motivational) – mentioned as a separate channel for religious/Gita-related content.
  • Controlling officer – referenced as the authority receiving statements.
  • Audit officer – referenced as conducting audits and issuing objections.
  • Accountant General – referenced as the authority receiving secret records.
  • Accounts Officer – referenced as the nodal officer for audit objection coordination.
  • Drawing Officer / signing officer / certificate-signing officer – referenced as the signing authority.
  • Branch Officer / Consent Officer / dealing person – referenced as parties who may provide responses to branch objections.

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