All Professional Engagements

Comprehensive Portfolio of Audit, Governance & Advisory Projects

Professional Engagements

The Gujarat Chapter of the Institute of Public Auditors of India (IPAI) has undertaken a diverse range of audit, verification, evaluation, advisory and capacity-building assignments across Government departments, public sector undertakings, autonomous institutions, educational bodies and development sector organizations. The engagements presented below are indicative of the Chapter's professional experience and domain expertise.

Featured Professional Engagements

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC)

Internal Audit and Governance Review assignments relating to regulatory oversight, financial management and internal control systems.

Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) & DISCOMs

Agricultural Subsidy Claim Verification and Financial Review covering field formations under UGVCL, PGVCL, MGVCL and DGVCL, involving documentary verification, analytical review and examination of subsidy computation mechanisms.

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)

Governance, Public Procurement and Institutional Advisory services, including advisory support on procurement systems, contract management, financial propriety, GFR compliance, CVC guidelines and institutional governance frameworks.

Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB)

Verification of Administrative Charges Claims relating to port-related revenues collected on behalf of the Government of Gujarat and review of admissibility of claims.

Audit & Assurance Assignments

  • Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC)
  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
  • Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL)
  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Pune Regional Office
  • Prasar Bharati Units including All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan, Mumbai
  • ICAR Institutions
  • Various Government, Autonomous and Public Sector Organizations

Financial Verification & Monitoring Assignments

  • Agricultural Subsidy Claim Verification for GUVNL and DISCOMs
  • Third-Party Verification of Payment Vouchers for PGVCL
  • Verification of Administrative Charges Claims for Gujarat Maritime Board
  • Grant and Expenditure Verification Assignments
  • Financial Monitoring and Due Diligence Reviews

Programme Evaluation & Development Sector Assignments

  • Outcome Study of Tribal Education Programmes implemented by Gujarat State Tribal Education Society (GSTES), Gandhinagar
  • Inspection and Review of FCRA-Registered NGOs in Gujarat and Maharashtra
  • Programme Evaluation and Development Sector Studies
  • CSR and Development Initiative Reviews
  • Beneficiary and Stakeholder Assessments

Governance Advisory Assignments

  • Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)
  • Public Procurement Advisory
  • Governance and Internal Control Reviews
  • Contract Management Advisory
  • Financial Management Advisory
  • Institutional Governance Framework Reviews

Capacity Building, Research & Institutional Strengthening

Representative Contributions:

  • Remodelling of Inspection and Peer Review Wing of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • Participation in development of the Performance Oriented Evaluation Matrix (POEM)
  • Finance Commission-related assignment concerning performance grant incentives for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
  • Preparation of MCQ Banks and allied academic support work relating to the SAS Examination of the Indian Audit & Accounts Department
  • Contribution to professional learning resources and capacity-building initiatives for Panchayat Accountants
  • Development and review of Manuals, SOPs, Guidance Notes and Institutional Frameworks
  • Research and evidence-based submissions relating to Ease of Governance (EoG), Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and Ease of Living (EoL)

Recent Developments & Emerging Initiatives

Central University of Gujarat (CUG)

RCMS Advisory and Quarterly Internal Audit Engagement.

VSSM

NIAM Validation and Field Application Assignment.

Governance Innovation Initiatives

Research, framework development and institutional strengthening initiatives relating to governance, accountability, performance assessment and impact evaluation.

Our Experience

The Chapter's engagements span multiple sectors including:

  • Public Finance
  • Power Sector Utilities
  • Regulatory Bodies
  • Education Sector
  • Tribal Development
  • Local Governance
  • Public Procurement
  • Development Sector Organizations
  • CSR Initiatives
  • Governance and Institutional Strengthening

The Chapter continues to support institutions through evidence-based, independent and third-party audit, verification, evaluation, advisory and capacity-building services.