Audit Office

ABOUT 

The State Audit Department, Government of Telangana, is the statutory auditing authority responsible for auditing Local Bodies and other institutions notified under the Telangana State Audit Act, 1989. The Department functions under the administrative control of the Finance Department, Government of Telangana.

The Department safeguards public funds by ensuring that financial transactions of Local Bodies and Government-funded institutions are carried out in accordance with the Acts, Rules, Government Orders and financial regulations in force. It plays a significant role in promoting transparency, accountability, financial discipline and good governance.

The Director of State Audit is empowered under Section 10 of the Telangana State Audit Act, 1989 read with Rule 9 of the Telangana State Audit Rules, 2000 to initiate Charge and Surcharge proceedings for recovery of losses caused to Local Authorities due to negligence, fraud or misappropriation.

Every year, the Department submits the Consolidated State Audit and Review Report to the Telangana State Legislature under Section 11 of the Telangana State Audit Act, thereby strengthening legislative oversight over Local Bodies.

The State Audit Department is rightly regarded as the financial watchdog of Local Bodies, ensuring that public money is utilized economically, efficiently and effectively.

VISION

To achieve excellence in State Audit and Local Fund Accounting Services by strengthening transparency, accountability and financial governance in Local Bodies and other institutions audited by the Department.

MISSION

To improve financial accountability and governance in Panchayat Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies, Agricultural Market Committees, Endowment Institutions and other Government organizations through independent, professional and timely audit in accordance with the provisions of the Telangana State Audit Act, 1989.

DISTRICT AUDIT OFFICE – SANGAREDDY

The District Audit Office, Sangareddy functions under the Directorate of State Audit, Telangana, and is responsible for conducting statutory audit of all auditable institutions situated within Sangareddy District.

The office ensures proper utilization of Government funds by examining financial records, verifying statutory compliance, detecting irregularities, and recommending corrective measures for strengthening financial management.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

• To safeguard public funds.
• To strengthen financial accountability.
• To improve transparency in Local Bodies.
• To ensure compliance with Acts, Rules and Government Orders.
• To prevent financial irregularities and misappropriation.
• To assist Government in improving financial administration.
• To promote efficient and economical utilization of public resources.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Audit Functions

• Conducting statutory audit of Local Bodies and other notified institutions.
• Conducting Special Audits entrusted by the Government.
• Verification of receipts, expenditure, assets and liabilities.
• Examination of accounts, records and statutory registers.
• Detection of financial irregularities, losses and frauds.
• Preparation of Audit Reports and Audit Paras.
• Submission of Special Letters on surcharge cases.
• Conducting Local Verification on audit objections.
• Initiating Charge and Surcharge proceedings under Section 10 of the Telangana State Audit Act, 1989.
• Monitoring compliance of Audit Reports.

Non-Audit Functions

• Authorization of Pension Payment Orders (PPOs).
• Authorization of Gratuity Payment Orders (GPOs).
• Pre-check of Pay Fixation Statements under Revised Pay Scales.
• Verification of UGC Pay Fixations.
• Verification of aided educational institutions’ pay fixation proposals.
• Countersigning Utilization Certificates.
• Verification of grants released under SDRF, CMRF and other Government Schemes.
• Financial advisory services to Local Bodies.

AUDITABLE INSTITUTIONS IN SANGAREDDY DISTRICT

(As on 01.04.2026)

AUDIT AUTHORITY

The powers of the State Audit Department are derived from the following statutes:

1. Telangana State Audit Act, 1989.
2. Telangana State Audit Rules, 2000.
3. Telangana Panchayat Raj Act.
4. Telangana Municipalities Act.
5. Telangana Agricultural Produce & Livestock Markets Act and Rules.
6. Telangana Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions & Endowments Act.
7. Telangana Public Libraries Act.
8. Government Orders issued by the Finance Department and other Administrative Departments from time to time.

AUDIT METHODOLOGY

The audit is carried out through the following stages:

1. Preparation of Annual Audit Programme.
2. Issue of Audit Intimation Letter.
3. Issue of Half Margin Letter for production of records.
4. Examination of Cash Books, Registers, Vouchers and Accounts.
5. Verification of Receipts and Expenditure.
6. Identification of Financial and Procedural Irregularities.
7. Drafting of Audit Paras.
8. Preparation and issue of Audit Report.
9. Issue of Special Letter on Chargeable and Surchargable items.
10. Receipt and examination of replies.
11. Settlement of Audit Objections.
12. Local Verification after 120 days.
13. Charge and Surcharge proceedings wherever required.

COMMITMENT

The District Audit Office, Sangareddy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, impartiality and transparency while discharging its statutory responsibilities. Through timely audits and constructive recommendations, the office contributes to strengthening financial management and good governance across all Local Bodies and Government institutions in the district.