Audit Report 2021-22
This document is the Audit Report of Pozhuthana Grama Panchayat for the financial year 2021–22 prepared by the Kerala State Audit Department. The audit examined the Panchayat’s financial statements, fund utilization, implementation of projects, and welfare schemes.
Key Financial Details
- Total Receipts: ₹7.99 crore
- Total Expenditure: ₹7.73 crore
- Closing Balance: ₹1.76 crore
Project Review
- Total approved projects: 213
- Projects implemented: 105
- Partially implemented: 39
- Not implemented: 21
Welfare Schemes
Significant expenditure was made for widow pension, old-age pension, and disability pension schemes.
Major Audit Findings
- Mismatches and inconsistencies in annual accounts.
- Bank/account reconciliations were not completed.
- Professional tax was not collected from contractors.
- Professional tax registers were not properly maintained.
- Revenue collection and demand procedures were inaccurate.
- ILGMS software system was not fully functional.
- Asset register was not updated properly.
- Excess payments and tender-related irregularities were identified in some projects.
Audit Recommendations
The audit department directed the Panchayat to correct the irregularities, maintain proper records, improve financial management, and submit compliance reports within the prescribed time.