Cabinet approved the creation of one post of Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General

Cabinet approves creation of one post of Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General in the office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Question: The Cabinet has approved the creation of which post in the office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India on April 15, 2019?
(a) Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General
(b) Sub Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General
(c) Cashier Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minster Narendra Modi has approved to create one post of Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General in Pay Level-17 (by abolishing one STS level post) in the Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
  • The Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General shall oversee the coordination among State Audits, audit of telecommunication and to coordinate the various Information Systems (IS) initiatives within the Indian Audit & Accounts Department (IA&AD).
  • Expenditure on account of creation of this post will be Rs.21 Lakh (approx.).

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