CAG
Coverage of CAG in the Nexus archive.
- Audited financial statements for PM CARES Fund have not been made public since FY 2022-23
The PM CARES Fund, chaired by the Prime Minister with Union Ministers as trustees, has not made its audited financial statements public since FY 2022-23. Donations to the fund qualify for 100% tax deduction under the I-T Act and count as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act, but activists claim it remains outside the RTI Act, parliamentary scrutiny, and audit by the CAG.
- CAG report alleges irregularities in Bengal Amphan relief
The CAG report highlighted serious deficiencies in the selection of beneficiaries and absence of checks and balances before Direct Benefit Transfers in Bengal Amphan relief, leading to multiple payments.
- Utilisation Certificates of ₹92, 132.75 crore yet to be received by office, says CAG report, 2024-25 in Bihar
A CAG report revealed that 62,632 outstanding Utilisation Certificates worth ₹92,132.75 crore remained uncollected by Bihar's Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements) as of March 31, 2025. The report titled 'Financial Reporting Practices' was presented in the state assembly on July 23.
- CAG flags Kochi Corporation’s idling vehicle fleet bleeding public money
CAG's report highlights that 72 of Kochi Corporation's 143 vehicles were auctioned as unserviceable, while 34 others were off the roads due to maintenance or fitness issues, indicating a misuse of public funds.
- CAG flags ₹3,541 crore excess spend, budgetary lapses in Maharashtra Govt’s Ladki Bahin scheme
The CAG identified ₹3,541 crore in excess spending and budgetary lapses in Maharashtra Govt’s Ladki Bahin scheme. An audit found ₹15,586 crore transferred to Virtual Personal Deposit Accounts (VPDAs) between January and March 2025.
- CAG report slams delay, cost escalation in Kochi Corporation headquarters project
The CAG report criticizes the Kochi Corporation headquarters project for significant delays and cost escalation, with expenses rising from ₹18.83 crore to ₹61 crore. The audit also highlighted unresolved issues like basement waterlogging and pending works.
- CAG flags ‘variation’ of ₹12,669 crore in Kerala’s KIIFB, KSSPL off-Budget borrowings for 2024-25
The CAG has flagged a variation of ₹12,669 crore in Kerala’s KIIFB and KSSPL off-Budget borrowings for 2024-25. It recommends the Kerala government disclose these borrowings in the Budget and to the Union government.
- CAG criticises Kerala govt for ‘irregular’ withdrawals from treasury savings bank accounts
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) criticized the Kerala government for irregular withdrawals from treasury savings bank accounts, citing a serious breach of accountability and financial propriety in its report on State Finances for 2024-25 presented in the Kerala Assembly.
- Parambikulam-Aliyar Project: CAG pulls up Kerala Forest dept for failing to revise licence fee on land leased to Tamil Nadu
The CAG report criticizes the Kerala Forest Department for failing to revise the license fee from Tamil Nadu under the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project, leading to a revenue shortfall of ₹1.14 crore and an interest liability of ₹56 lakh from 2012-13 to 2023-24. The shortfall was calculated for 2,455.23 hectares of leased land.
- Colloquium on fiscal accountability and governance on June 22
A colloquium on fiscal accountability and governance is scheduled for June 22, organized by the CAG and ICSSR.
- CAG flags shortcomings at Social Audit Unit of Assam; suggests corrective measures
The CAG report highlights significant deficiencies in the Social Audit Unit of Assam, noting a gross shortfall in governing body meetings, which indicates poor monitoring at the government level. Corrective measures are recommended.