Preventive Vigilance Measures to Be Intensified Across Accounts Offices, Says CGA

The Office of the Comptroller General of Accounts (CGA) has directed all offices under its administrative control to step up preventive vigilance measures, including surprise inspections, periodic checks, and closer scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns (IPRs), as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in government functioning.

The instructions have been issued through an Office Memorandum dated January 14, 2026, in line with repeated emphasis by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on the importance of preventive vigilance in government offices VIGILANCE3976dt15012026.

Focus on Surprise and Periodic Inspections

As per the memorandum, the CGA’s office may call for information or data from any field office to verify the correctness and reliability of records maintained. In addition, surprise and periodic inspections will be conducted in field offices, including reviews of their vigilance administration.

Based on the findings of these inspections, corrective measures will be taken not only to address irregularities but also to introduce systematic and procedural reforms aimed at improving vigilance administration.

Scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns

The memorandum also highlights scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns as a key preventive vigilance activity. Information relating to the purchase of immovable property by officers under the administrative control of the CGA will be examined in accordance with existing rules and instructions.

This exercise is intended to detect discrepancies at an early stage and ensure adherence to conduct rules by government officials.

Objective: Transparency and Accountability

According to the CGA, these preventive vigilance exercises are aimed at enhancing transparency, ensuring accountability, and improving the overall functioning of field offices. The focus is not merely on detection of wrongdoing, but on creating a deterrent effect and promoting ethical administrative practices.

Responsibility of Senior Officers

The Office Memorandum reiterates that all Principal Chief Controllers of Accounts, Chief Controllers of Accounts, and Controllers of Accounts of Ministries and Departments are required to conduct such preventive vigilance exercises periodically in their respective offices.

Any irregularities, deficiencies, or systemic issues noticed during these exercises must be addressed through appropriate corrective actions and systemic improvements. Details of such actions are to be reported in the Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) of the respective quarters.

Strict Compliance Emphasised

All concerned officers have been instructed to take note of these directions and ensure strict compliance. The memorandum has been issued with the approval of the Comptroller General of Accounts and will be uploaded on the official CGA website for wider dissemination.

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