The Odisha government seems to have no foolproof mechanism to ensure that grants released to non government organizations are implemented properly.
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of comprehensive information on individual allotment of government funds to each NGO. The State government had released a grant to the tune of Rs. 835.91 crores to NGOs during a period of five years that ended on March 31, 2013.
“The State government through various departments is releasing grants to various NGOs to carry out welfare activities in the State. But as noticed from the information furnished in State Finance Accounts, the details regarding NGO-wise grants released by various departments and the purpose for which they were released and their utilizations are not being exhibited,” observed Amar Patnaik, Accountant General, in a letter to State Chief Secretary.
Mr. Patnaik pointed out, “In absence of such details, the grant of Rs. 835.91 crore for five years ended on March 31, 2013 is not getting audited.
