Integrated Audit of Health and Family Welfare Department in Mizoram

Abstract

Integrated audit of the Health and Family Welfare Department in Mizoram revealed poor budget, accounting and procurement procedures and non-implementation of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Some of these are highlighted below: 1. The Directorate of Hospital and Medical Education parked funds amounting to Rs. 2 crore in Civil Deposit for periods ranging from 4 to 30 months. 2. An amount of Rs. 30 lakh was drawn for electrification of buildings and fencing works, out of which, only 2.17 lakh was utilised for water connection, while the balance amount remained unaccounted for. 3. Unauthorised disbursement of Rs. 42.44 lakh led to probable misappropriation of funds by the Deputy Director (Nursing). 4. The Directorate of Hospital and Medical Education disbursed Rs. 16.59 lakh to a New Delhi based firm before issue of formal supply order and without ensuring delivery of stores.