Vani Sriram Pr AG GSSA Andhra Pradesh amp Telangana The Beginning Task group on social audit set up by CAG in May 2009 Recommendations of Task Group given in January 2010 Offices of PrAG ID: 1037122
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1. Synergies between CAG Audit & Social Audit in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaVani SriramPr. AG (GSSA), Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
2. The BeginningTask group on social audit set up by CAG in May 2009Recommendations of Task Group given in January 2010Offices of Pr.AG (CA) Andhra Pradesh & Rajasthan selected by CAG in March 2010 for pilot implementation of synergies recommended by Task GroupPossibility of synergy explored in Andhra Pradesh in late 2011
3. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaUse social audit reports as inputs for audit planning and implementation by CAG auditBeing done in areas where social audit is being carried out – MGNREGS (2012), Social Security Pensions (2013), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (2014)
4. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaIncorporate summary of social audit findings in SAI reportsCAG audit and social audit went hand-in-hand where audit of MGNREGS was concerned Extensive interaction and exchange of experienceCAG commented about positive role of social audit and extent of compliance with SA findings
5. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaIncorporate summary of social audit findings in SAI reportsFindings of CAG audit and social audit similar in respect of SSP – summary of SA findings mentioned in draft CAG Report Social audit taken up late with regard to IWMP (in 2013) - interacted with social auditors at field level
6. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaIncorporate Social Audit tools in CAG’s audit toolkitBeneficiary survey is being carried out in respect of almost all social sector audits in AP & TelanganaPhysical inspection of assets/sites/ projects/works/schools etc. being conducted
7. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaTwo-way capacity building CAG to disseminate simple audit training modules on accounting and auditExtensive capacity buildingSocial Auditors were trained in data analysis using CAATs by PAGScripts were developed for generating exception reports, tested extensively in consultation with RD dept and SSAAT and handed over to Social Audit for use at all blocks and villages as a fully automated process
8. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaTwo-way capacity buildingCAG to participate in social audit sessions at grass root level and engage with civil societyRTC, Hyderabad was designated as Centre of Excellence for Social Audit and every year one course is earmarked for social audit and participants are taken for public hearingsIA&AS Officer Trainees are exposed to public hearings and social audit methodologies during their attachment with office of PAG (GSSA)Where social audit is in progress in sampled units, CAG audit teams attend as observers
9. Synergy between CAG Audit & Social Audit in AP & TelanganaRecommendation of Task GroupStatus of implementation in Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaTwo-way capacity building PAG office drew on resources of social audit teams initially For training audit teams deployed for PA of MGNREGSFor assisting in beneficiary survey and work site inspections as part of PA of MGNREGS
10. Possibility of interaction between CAG Audit & Social Audit in other StatesEnabling FactorsInstitutional mechanism for independent social audit in the StateExpanded role for social audit in areas other than MGNREGS in StatesAll the programmes of MoRD and PDS to start with
11. Strengthening synergy between CAG Audit & Social AuditCAGSocial AuditPeer Review of Social Audit processDevelop Standards for social audit – CAG could Peer Review these StandardsAll India PA of social audits on a selective basisExplore ways of uploading SA reports/findings on the net quickly – time lag is too long as of now - not helping in providing inputs for CAG Audit
12. Strengthening synergy between CAG Audit & Social AuditCAGSocial AuditSince CAG Audit and social audit complement each other, interact more with social auditors – where not set up, push for it Need to professionalize the social auditors at the grass root levelNeed to ensure certain level of staff compulsorilyNeed to provide greater independence
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