DC reviews Jamshedpur treasury, Orders 5-year financial reconciliation for engineering departments

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, April 17: In a decisive move to strengthen accuracy, transparency, and accountability in financial operations, Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Jamshedpur Treasury on Friday.
During the review, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the status of financial records, payment systems, and inter-departmental coordination. Emphasizing strict compliance with financial norms, he directed officials to ensure the highest standards of diligence and accountability in all transactions.
A key directive issued during the inspection was aimed at the engineering departments, which have been instructed to undertake a detailed reconciliation of allocations received and expenditures incurred over the past five years.
This process is to be carried out through the WAMIS platform, ensuring precise verification of fund utilization. The Deputy Commissioner underscored that all departmental financial records must be revalidated to confirm that funds have been used strictly in accordance with rules and with full transparency. He also warned that any discrepancies identified must be addressed promptly with appropriate action.
Further, all engineering departments have been mandated to submit Utilization Certificates for completed projects within the next 10 days without fail. Drawing attention to the role of Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs), Satyarthi instructed them to conduct a thorough review of all past withdrawals. This includes careful scrutiny of approvals, documentation, and bank details associated with each transaction to eliminate any scope for errors or irregularities.
Reiterating the importance of integrity in treasury operations, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that transparency, probity, and accountability must remain the top priorities. He directed the Treasury Officer to ensure meticulous examination of all bills and warned against any laxity in adhering to established rules.
The inspection also included a review of pending cases and overall financial progress, with officials instructed to ensure timely disposal of all outstanding matters. The initiative reflects the district administration’s commitment to reinforcing robust financial governance and eliminating procedural lapses.