The Latest Breaking News from CAG

The Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has demanded an investigation into the affairs of Kerala State Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (KMSCL), in the light of the CAG report, which found that date-expired medicines had been supplied to government hospitals by KMSCL.

Oppn. Leader Satheesan alleges corruption in Kerala Govt. CAG report confirms Oppn. allegations of PPE kits being purchased at 300% more than actual price. Oppn. raised 6 major allegations of corruption. Govt. misusing power, allowing corruption & refusing to share GST payment details of CM's daughter's firm.

Congress accuses govt of intimidating CAG officers who exposed corruption in schemes; demands transfer orders be revoked. Modi govt accused of mafia-style tactics to silence those who expose corruption. CAG report showed 1400% cost inflation & tendering irregularities in Dwarka Expressway, faulty bidding practices & 60% cost inflation in Bharatmala.

70% of landless Odisha population denied access to PMAY-G due to lack of homestead land. CAG audit found 0.12% of houses sanctioned for PwDs, recommended priority for landless & PwD beneficiaries.

CAG Murmu warns that absolute dependence on AI for auditing can lead to inaccurate findings, and emphasises ethics as the cornerstone of responsible AI. EU AI Act ensures greater restrictions and scrutiny for AI tools. Challenges include data integrity, legal implications, and AI bias. U.K. PM wants to make U.K.…

The RTI response obtained by activist Biswanath Goswami, earlier this year points out “works relating to earth work have many serious shortcomings.”

Defence Ministry issues new ER for disability pensions; introduces IR for lifestyle diseases. CAG report finds 40% officers & 18% PBORs retiring with disability. ER, 2023 incorporates recommendations of Study Group and takes care of genuine interests of soldiers, veterans and widows.

CAG: Village Secretariat system against Constitution; Ward Committees not formed in AP; recommend formation of Ward Committees & integration with Secretariats & Area Sabhas for self-governance; State govt retained powers to assess, recruit & devise service conditions of ULB staff; recommend delegation of adequate powers to ULBs for efficient service…

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has made some serious observations pertaining to the capital city of Amaravati, asserting that unfruitful expenditure was incurred on the capital project and that the purpose of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) was not achieved.