Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that AI/ML-based audits detected widespread fraud in states’ beneficiary schemes, saving public funds from misuse.

  • The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
  • He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and is one of the bulwarks of the democratic system of government in India.
  • CAG audits the accounts related to all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, Consolidated Fund of each state and UT having a legislative assembly.
  • CAG audits all expenditure from the Contingency ....
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