Tricity
Chandigarh audit flags ₹32 lakh cost rise, lapses in public health division
The Chandigarh audit identified a ₹32 lakh cost escalation and procedural lapses in the public health division after reviewing records from April 2023 to March 2025.
Audit Findings
The Chandigarh audit ₹32 lakh cost escalation was flagged by the Office of the Director General of Audit (Central) as it examined records from April 2023 to March 2025, revealing lapses in the public health division.
The audit reviewed financial records and identified procedural gaps within the public health division, which is responsible for municipal health services. The findings were compiled in a report highlighting the need for corrective measures to address the overrun and improve oversight.
The revelation comes as the municipal administration continues to pursue greater transparency and fiscal discipline in its public projects. The ₹32 lakh increase, while modest, underscores the importance of vigilant financial monitoring to ensure efficient use of public funds.
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