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What is the primary object of inspection in executive offices?
What is the primary object of inspection in executive offices?
- To evaluate personnel performance
- To ensure the proper training of staff
- To inspect source documents maintained in the executive offices (correct)
- To assess the physical infrastructure of the office
Who should be selected for the inspecting staff in the Accounts Office?
Who should be selected for the inspecting staff in the Accounts Office?
- Newly recruited officers
- Junior staff members with minimal experience
- Servicing clerks from various departments
- Experienced personnel (correct)
How much of the initial records in an office are required to be scrutinized during inspections?
How much of the initial records in an office are required to be scrutinized during inspections?
- All initial records must be checked
- A random sample of 50% of initial records
- Only a small percentage of initial records need to be inspected (correct)
- Initial records are not inspected
What is one of the important duties that the Accounts Office must carry out during inspections?
What is one of the important duties that the Accounts Office must carry out during inspections?
What must be checked in full during an inspection?
What must be checked in full during an inspection?
What should the Accounts Officer verify during an inspection of documents?
What should the Accounts Officer verify during an inspection of documents?
What is the role of the executive authorities in maintaining accounts during inspections?
What is the role of the executive authorities in maintaining accounts during inspections?
What should the inspecting officer do with points that are clarified during discussions?
What should the inspecting officer do with points that are clarified during discussions?
What is the primary purpose of making a special report to the Divisional Officer?
What is the primary purpose of making a special report to the Divisional Officer?
How should the points in the final inspection report be arranged?
How should the points in the final inspection report be arranged?
What is the preferred tone for the inspection report?
What is the preferred tone for the inspection report?
What should happen to the draft of the inspection report before it is finalized?
What should happen to the draft of the inspection report before it is finalized?
How often should items classified as A be verified?
How often should items classified as A be verified?
What is the verification frequency for B items?
What is the verification frequency for B items?
What should be the verification frequency for C items?
What should be the verification frequency for C items?
Which types of items must be verified annually, regardless of usage value?
Which types of items must be verified annually, regardless of usage value?
What is required for the modification of verification periods?
What is required for the modification of verification periods?
How often should stores with imprest holders be verified?
How often should stores with imprest holders be verified?
Who is responsible for the initial inspection of station accounts?
Who is responsible for the initial inspection of station accounts?
What classification does an item with an annual usage value of Rs. 8,000 fall under?
What classification does an item with an annual usage value of Rs. 8,000 fall under?
What role does the Accounts Officer play during the verification process?
What role does the Accounts Officer play during the verification process?
How often should the initial accounts of engineering expenditure be inspected?
How often should the initial accounts of engineering expenditure be inspected?
When should the first inspection of a construction office be conducted?
When should the first inspection of a construction office be conducted?
What is the recommended frequency for inspecting sub-divisional offices?
What is the recommended frequency for inspecting sub-divisional offices?
What additional records should be examined during the inspections of divisional offices?
What additional records should be examined during the inspections of divisional offices?
What should inspections by Senior Officers help identify?
What should inspections by Senior Officers help identify?
What role does an Inspecting Officer play beyond routine checks?
What role does an Inspecting Officer play beyond routine checks?
What should be incorporated into the Inspection Manual for guidance?
What should be incorporated into the Inspection Manual for guidance?
What should inspecting officers do when they find recurring problems?
What should inspecting officers do when they find recurring problems?
What is one way Inspecting Officers can assist executive officers?
What is one way Inspecting Officers can assist executive officers?
Why is it important for inspections to bring out suggestions for remedies?
Why is it important for inspections to bring out suggestions for remedies?
Who should be consulted regarding important suggestions that may have a significant effect?
Who should be consulted regarding important suggestions that may have a significant effect?
How often should the office of branch line companies worked by a Railway be inspected?
How often should the office of branch line companies worked by a Railway be inspected?
What records should be inspected at intervals of not less than five years?
What records should be inspected at intervals of not less than five years?
What should be included in the programme of inspections conducted during the year?
What should be included in the programme of inspections conducted during the year?
What should be done before the inspection of an executive office?
What should be done before the inspection of an executive office?
What is the discretion of the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer regarding the inspection programme?
What is the discretion of the Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer regarding the inspection programme?
What type of office records requires a detailed examination during inspection?
What type of office records requires a detailed examination during inspection?
What is a necessary action prior to conducting an inspection?
What is a necessary action prior to conducting an inspection?
How often should subordinate offices be inspected once the initial accounts are taken over?
How often should subordinate offices be inspected once the initial accounts are taken over?
What should be done if inspections reveal discrepancies in records?
What should be done if inspections reveal discrepancies in records?
What is the importance of inspecting the source documents maintained in executive offices?
What is the importance of inspecting the source documents maintained in executive offices?
What role does the Accounts Officer play in the inspection process?
What role does the Accounts Officer play in the inspection process?
During inspections, which aspect of cash accounts is highlighted as a requirement?
During inspections, which aspect of cash accounts is highlighted as a requirement?
What should the inspecting officer primarily ensure regarding the initial records during inspections?
What should the inspecting officer primarily ensure regarding the initial records during inspections?
Which condition applies to the selection of staff for inspection tasks within the Accounts Office?
Which condition applies to the selection of staff for inspection tasks within the Accounts Office?
What is a necessary step before commencing an inspection of an executive office?
What is a necessary step before commencing an inspection of an executive office?
What characteristic is essential for the inspecting officer when it comes to financial compliance during inspections?
What characteristic is essential for the inspecting officer when it comes to financial compliance during inspections?
What should happen during the inspection if an irregularity is not clarified?
What should happen during the inspection if an irregularity is not clarified?
What is the recommended structure of the inspection report?
What is the recommended structure of the inspection report?
How should points in the inspection report be presented?
How should points in the inspection report be presented?
What is the ideal tone for the final inspection report?
What is the ideal tone for the final inspection report?
What action is required regarding the draft of the inspection report before finalization?
What action is required regarding the draft of the inspection report before finalization?
What is the maximum interval for verifying A items, which have an annual usage value of Rs. 50,000 or more?
What is the maximum interval for verifying A items, which have an annual usage value of Rs. 50,000 or more?
Which conditions must be satisfied for the financial adviser to modify periods of verification?
Which conditions must be satisfied for the financial adviser to modify periods of verification?
What is the recommended verification interval for D items, which have had no issues for twelve months and over?
What is the recommended verification interval for D items, which have had no issues for twelve months and over?
What is the verification frequency for items classified as C, which have an annual usage value below Rs. 10,000?
What is the verification frequency for items classified as C, which have an annual usage value below Rs. 10,000?
Who is responsible for performing test checks of station accounts?
Who is responsible for performing test checks of station accounts?
Under what circumstances can the periods for store verification be extended or curtailed?
Under what circumstances can the periods for store verification be extended or curtailed?
What is the verification frequency for materials-at-site of works?
What is the verification frequency for materials-at-site of works?
Which of the following items is verified once in two years?
Which of the following items is verified once in two years?
What should be assessed during the general review of the accounts maintenance procedures?
What should be assessed during the general review of the accounts maintenance procedures?
Which aspect of service recovery should be particularly scrutinized when heavy accumulations are noted?
Which aspect of service recovery should be particularly scrutinized when heavy accumulations are noted?
What is the purpose of obtaining a memorandum signed by the Sectional Officer before an inspection?
What is the purpose of obtaining a memorandum signed by the Sectional Officer before an inspection?
What is a critical focus during the test check of original records not submitted to the Accounts Office?
What is a critical focus during the test check of original records not submitted to the Accounts Office?
Which area should be emphasized while discussing financial improvements with the Executive Officer?
Which area should be emphasized while discussing financial improvements with the Executive Officer?
What should happen to outstanding accounts and audit reports during the inspection process?
What should happen to outstanding accounts and audit reports during the inspection process?
What is suggested to be eliminated during the review of accounts maintenance?
What is suggested to be eliminated during the review of accounts maintenance?
Which of the following aspects is NOT typically included in the inspection party's memorandum?
Which of the following aspects is NOT typically included in the inspection party's memorandum?
In terms of railway dues, what should the inspection focus on to ensure efficient recovery?
In terms of railway dues, what should the inspection focus on to ensure efficient recovery?
What is an essential action to take before an inspection is conducted?
What is an essential action to take before an inspection is conducted?
What is the recommended timeframe for the first inspection of a newly formed construction office?
What is the recommended timeframe for the first inspection of a newly formed construction office?
How frequently should senior officers of the Accounts Department conduct inspections?
How frequently should senior officers of the Accounts Department conduct inspections?
What is one of the responsibilities of the inspecting officer during an inspection?
What is one of the responsibilities of the inspecting officer during an inspection?
Which items are included in the detailed check-list for inspections?
Which items are included in the detailed check-list for inspections?
What should be the minimum number of subordinate offices inspected during divisional office inspections?
What should be the minimum number of subordinate offices inspected during divisional office inspections?
Why should inspecting officers advise on untapped sources of revenue?
Why should inspecting officers advise on untapped sources of revenue?
What function does the detailed checklist serve during inspections?
What function does the detailed checklist serve during inspections?
What is an essential component to be included in the inspection manual?
What is an essential component to be included in the inspection manual?
What should an inspecting officer do if they identify a recurring problem during an inspection?
What should an inspecting officer do if they identify a recurring problem during an inspection?
What is the recommended inspection frequency for the initial accounts of expenditure in divisional offices?
What is the recommended inspection frequency for the initial accounts of expenditure in divisional offices?
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Inspection of Executive Offices
Inspection of Executive Offices
The process of verifying the accuracy of records and financial transactions maintained by executive offices.
Object of inspection
Object of inspection
To assure bills, returns, and vouchers submitted to the Accounts Office are accurate and based on efficient record-keeping.
Selection of Inspecting Staff
Selection of Inspecting Staff
Experienced personnel are chosen for inspection duties due to the importance of the task.
Scope of Inspection
Scope of Inspection
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Purpose of local inspection
Purpose of local inspection
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Inspection Report
Inspection Report
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Part I of the Inspection Report
Part I of the Inspection Report
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Inspection of Stores
Inspection of Stores
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A, B, C, and D items
A, B, C, and D items
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A Items
A Items
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B Items
B Items
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C Items
C Items
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D Items
D Items
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Inspection of Station Accounts
Inspection of Station Accounts
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Store Accounts Inspection Frequency
Store Accounts Inspection Frequency
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Flexibility in Inspection Rules
Flexibility in Inspection Rules
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Inspection Frequency
Inspection Frequency
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New Construction Office Inspection
New Construction Office Inspection
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Subdivisional Office Inspection
Subdivisional Office Inspection
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Senior Officer Inspections
Senior Officer Inspections
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Purpose of Senior Inspections
Purpose of Senior Inspections
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Further Investigation of Problems
Further Investigation of Problems
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Role of Inspecting Officer
Role of Inspecting Officer
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Assistance to Executive Officers
Assistance to Executive Officers
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Inspection Checklist
Inspection Checklist
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Recording irregularities
Recording irregularities
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On-the-spot discussion
On-the-spot discussion
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Unresolved objections
Unresolved objections
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Inspection report compilation
Inspection report compilation
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Reviewing the inspection report
Reviewing the inspection report
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Inspection Programme
Inspection Programme
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Notice of Inspection
Notice of Inspection
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Detailed Examination
Detailed Examination
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Inspection of Subordinate Offices
Inspection of Subordinate Offices
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Inspection of Offices with Limited Records
Inspection of Offices with Limited Records
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Inspection of Branch Line Companies
Inspection of Branch Line Companies
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Coordinated Inspection Schedules
Coordinated Inspection Schedules
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Presence of Head of Office
Presence of Head of Office
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Preparation for Inspection
Preparation for Inspection
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Reporting Important Suggestions
Reporting Important Suggestions
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What is the purpose of inspecting executive offices?
What is the purpose of inspecting executive offices?
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Why are experienced staff members chosen for inspection?
Why are experienced staff members chosen for inspection?
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What is the scope of inspection in executive offices?
What is the scope of inspection in executive offices?
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What is the primary purpose of a local inspection?
What is the primary purpose of a local inspection?
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What is an inspection report and what are its parts?
What is an inspection report and what are its parts?
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What is the focus of Part I of the inspection report?
What is the focus of Part I of the inspection report?
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What does Part II of the inspection report focus on?
What does Part II of the inspection report focus on?
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Store Item Categorization (A, B, C, D items)
Store Item Categorization (A, B, C, D items)
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A Items - Inspection Frequency
A Items - Inspection Frequency
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B Items - Inspection Frequency
B Items - Inspection Frequency
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C Items - Inspection Frequency
C Items - Inspection Frequency
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D Items - Inspection Frequency
D Items - Inspection Frequency
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Flexibility in Store Inspection Rules
Flexibility in Store Inspection Rules
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Store Accounts Inspection Scope
Store Accounts Inspection Scope
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Purpose of Inspections of Stores and Accounts
Purpose of Inspections of Stores and Accounts
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Inspection Frequency for Divisional Offices
Inspection Frequency for Divisional Offices
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Initial Inspection of Construction Offices
Initial Inspection of Construction Offices
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Inspection Frequency for Subdivisional Offices
Inspection Frequency for Subdivisional Offices
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On-site Discussion
On-site Discussion
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Recording Unresolved Issues
Recording Unresolved Issues
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Language of the Report
Language of the Report
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Verification of Records
Verification of Records
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Test Check of Local Records
Test Check of Local Records
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Review of Dues Recovery Process
Review of Dues Recovery Process
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Review of Initial Account Procedures
Review of Initial Account Procedures
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Memorandum for Inspection Party
Memorandum for Inspection Party
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Gathering Information from Executives
Gathering Information from Executives
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Detailed Examination of Records
Detailed Examination of Records
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Frequency of Store Accounts Inspection
Frequency of Store Accounts Inspection
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Head of Office Presence During Inspection
Head of Office Presence During Inspection
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Study Notes
Inspection of Executive Offices
- Object of Inspection (1701): Inspect source documents in executive offices not sent to accounts office for verification. Internal checks on bills, returns, and other documents prepared in executive offices. Original records are usually kept at the office of origin. Accounts officers need to check the accuracy of data used to prepare these documents.
- Selection of Inspecting Staff (1702): Experienced officers and staff should be selected for inspection work.
- Scope of Inspection (1703): A percentage of initial office records should be scrutinized during the inspection. Cash accounts should be checked completely. Store accounts should be checked for a selected month and one day's transactions from each other month.
- Inspection of Stores (1704): Verify store items in depots, issued for consumption or in use at various offices. Stock Verifiers or Inspectors of Stores verify items. Accounts Officer oversees and does occasional test checks.
- A items: Items with annual usage value of Rs. 50,000 or more, inspected every 6 months.
- B items: Items with annual usage value of Rs. 10,000 to 50,000, inspected annually.
- C items: Items with annual usage value less than Rs. 10,000, inspected every 2 years.
- D items: All items with no issues in the past 12 months, inspected once a year.
- Inspection of Station Accounts (1705): Initial accounts at each station are inspected by Station Account Inspectors, with regular checks by an Accounts Officer.
- Inspection of Divisions and Sub-Divisions (1706): Divisional office accounts are inspected by an Accounts Officer every two years. Engineering expenditure accounts are inspected once a year. Inspections should involve at least one subdivisional office for engineering expenditure and two subordinate offices (records of a construction office, accounting for engineering and construction work, if possible).
- Note: Railway administrations create checklists for specific items to inspect.
- Inspection by Senior Officers (1707): Accounts Department officers inspect various areas like workshops, offices, stores, and depots to ensure awareness of issues. Officers can provide recommendations for improving operational efficiency, revenue increase, recovery of railway dues, and clerical procedures/delays, etc. Feedback regarding recommendations should be documented and provided to the appropriate higher-ups.
- Inspection of Subordinate Offices (1709): Subordinate offices' accounts are inspected at intervals, depending on the necessary review by the Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officers.
- Inspection of Other Offices (1710): Inspect offices (only subordinate accounts, contingent expenditure records, or free passes) every five years.
- Branch Line Company Inspections (1711): Branch line company offices are inspected annually.
- Inspection Program (1712): A yearly inspection program should be established to review progress, identify gaps in current operations, address those gaps to ensure smooth operations. Prior inspection program reports inform the schedule. Every new office operating is to be included in the schedule.
- Note: Statutory Audit programs need to be considered when developing the plan. The same office should not be inspected by both departments in the same year, if possible.
- Notice of Inspection (1713): Those in charge of proposed inspection sites are notified with ample notice to prepare documents for discussion following the inspection.
- General Inspections (1714): Thorough inspection covering monthly reviews, agreements, recoveries, bills, and relevant account procedures; and identifying areas of improvement, especially in accounting procedures, cash/store record keeping.
- Discussion with Executive Officers (1716): All issues are noted, discussed with the head of the office concerned, and rectified, if possible. Unresolved issues are documented for addressing later.
- Frauds and Losses (1721): Any discovered instances of fraud or loss during an inspection must be investigated, reported to the appropriate executive officers, and followed by further action as stipulated in the Financial Code.
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This quiz covers essential procedures and guidelines for conducting inspections in the Accounts Office. Participants will learn about the inspection process, the role of executive authorities, and the organization of inspection reports. Get ready to test your knowledge on office inspection protocols.