Preventive Vigilance Exercises such as Surprise Inspections, Periodic Inspections, Scrutiny of IPRs and other related activities: Dissemination of information by CGA, FinMin vide O.M. dated 14/15.01.2026
File No.C-11021/265/2023/CGA/CVO/Misc.Matters/Part(1)/ 3976
भारत सरकार/ Government of India
वित्त मंत्रालय, व्यय विभाग/ Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
महालेखा नियंत्रक कार्यालय / Office of Controller General of Accounts
ब्लॉक-ई, जीपीओ कॉम्प्लेक्स, आईएनए, नई दिल्ली-110023
Block-E, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110023
(सतर्कता अनुभाग)/(Vigilance Section)
OFFICЕ МЕМORANDUM
Dated: 14/15.01.2026
Subject: Dissemination of information relating to Preventive Vigilance Exercises such as Surprise Inspections, Periodic Inspections, Scrutiny of IPRs and other related activities – reg.
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), from time to time, has emphasized the importance of undertaking Preventive Vigilance Exercises such as surprise inspections, periodic inspections, scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns (IPRs) and other related activities, and reporting the outcome thereof in the Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs). The Commission has mandated the Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) to conduct these activities regularly with a view to creating a deterrent effect and strengthening vigilance administration in the offices under their administrative control.
2. In compliance with the directions of the CVC, the Office of the Controller General of Accounts (O/o CGA) shall undertake the following Preventive Vigilance Exercises in respect of the field offices under its administrative control:
- Surprise and Periodic Inspections: As part of preventive vigilance measures, O/o CGA may call for information/data from any of the field offices. To ensure the correctness and reliability of the information/data furnished, O/o CGA shall also conduct surprise and periodic inspections of the field offices, including their vigilance administration. Based on the findings of such inspections, corrective measures shall be taken for strengthening vigilance administration and for improving systems through systematic and procedural reforms.
- Scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns (IPRs): As a preventive vigilance activity, this office shall call for and scrutinize information relating to the purchase of immovable property by officers under the administrative control of O/o CGA, in accordance with the extant rules and instructions.
3. The above Preventive Vigilance Exercises are aimed at enhancing transparency, ensuring accountability, and improving the overall functioning of the field offices under O/o CGA.
4. It is further reiterated that all Pr. Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr. CCAs) / Chief Controller of Accounts (CCAs) / Controller of Accounts (CAs) of the Ministries/Departments are also mandated to conduct such Preventive Vigilance Exercises periodically in their respective offices. Any irregularities, deficiencies or systemic issues noticed during these exercises shall be addressed through appropriate corrective and systemic improvements, and the details thereof shall be invariably reported in the QPRs of the respective quarters.
5. All the concerned are requested to take note of the above instructions and ensure strict compliance.
6. This issues with the approval of the Controller General of Accounts.
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