Summary The provincial Finance Department has barred the entry of funds into the system without prior approval or instructions from the competent authority
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to tighten procedures for the release of public funds, making prior approval mandatory for entering funds into the SAP system.
The provincial Finance Department has barred the entry of funds into the system without prior approval or instructions from the competent authority. Officials and employees found responsible for delays, negligence or violations of the prescribed rules will face disciplinary action.
According to the department, new procedures have been issued to regulate the release and recording of government funds.
Under the new rules, compliance with prescribed formats for the release of funds under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) has been made mandatory.
The department has also directed daily monitoring of the release and expenditure of funds under both development and current budgets. Approval from the competent authority will be required for the release and reallocation of development funds.
Even in urgent cases, prior permission from the finance secretary or the relevant authorised officer will be necessary before funds can be released.
The department has clarified that the urgent-release facility cannot be used to bypass the prescribed approval process.
Development and current budget funds must be entered into the SAP system on the date of approval. If an entry is delayed, the relevant official will be required to place a valid explanation on record.
