West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service
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| Service overview | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971.[1] |
| Country | India |
| Staff college | Netaji Subhash Administrative Training Institute, Salt Lake, Sector-III, Kolkata [2] |
| Cadre controlling authority | Finance Department |
| Minister responsible | Chandrima Bhattacharya, Minister of State (Independent Charge),Department of Finance, Govt of West Bengal |
| Legal personality | Governmental; Audit & Civil Service |
| Cadre strength |
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| Selection | West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) |
| Success Rate | 0.6% |
| Head of the Department | |
| Additional Chief Secetary, Finance Dept (Govt of West Bengal) | Dr. Manoj Pant, IAS[4] |
West Bengal Audit and Accounts service (WBA&AS) is a financial administrative service of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is categorized as a Group-A Constituted State Service and falls under the administrative control of Finance Department, Government of West Bengal[5].
The WBA&AS officers are responsible for conducting audits, scrutinizing financial transactions, verifying compliance with rules and regulations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
The WBA&AS officers work with other departments and officials to maintain fiscal discipline, promote transparency, and safeguard public funds.
In addition to their audit and accounts responsibilities, officers of the WBA&AS also handle other administrative functions, such as budget preparation, financial planning and policy formulation.
History[edit]
In 1971, the Government of West Bengal established a three-tier Cadre Service called the West Bengal Higher Audit & Accounts Service, West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service and West Bengal Junior Audit & Accounts Service vide Gazette Notification no 935 F Dated 27.03.71[6]. Recruitments to these services commenced in 1973. Over time, all the positions designated for the Higher Audit & Accounts Service were incorporated into the West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service. In 2001, the West Bengal Junior Audit & Accounts Service was also merged with the West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service. As a result, there is currently a single unified service in the state i e. West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service.
The West Bengal Audit & Accounts Service is the sole specialized cadre service in West Bengal with its members being assigned in various Districts, Directorates, Departments, as well as numerous Municipalities, Corporations, Commissionerate, Undertakings, Statutory bodies etc.[7]
Recruitment[edit]
The recruitment to this Service is made on the basis of Competitive Examination conducted by Public Service Commission, West Bengal.[8]
Function[edit]
The West Bengal Audit and Accounts Service plays a crucial role in ensuring financial accountability, transparency, and effective governance in the state. The dedicated and skilled officers of the service contribute significantly to the efficient utilization of public funds and the overall development of West Bengal.
In the initial phase of their career, the officers belonging to the cadre of West Bengal Audit and Accounts Service fulfill their responsibilities as Additional Treasury Officer, Drawings & Disbursement Officers in different government offices, as well as carry out internal audit functions for the state. As they progress, they assume highly esteemed positions in financial administration, such as Special Secretary/Joint Secretary, Principal Accounts Officer, Special Director , Additional Director , Joint Director , Joint Commissioner , Deputy Commissioner, General Manager , Financial Advisor/ Deputy Financial Advisor , Chief Accounts Officers, Controller of Finance/ Finance Officer etc. These roles are found in various departments, directorates, corporations, undertakings, autonomous bodies, Hospitals, Local /Self Governments and Universities within the State of West Bengal. At a later stage in their career, WBA&AS officers may also have the opportunity to be nominated as Indian Administrative Service (Indian administrative service) officers[9][10][11][12][13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ About PSC, West Bengal wbpsc.gov.in
- ↑ https://atiwb.gov.in/
- ↑ "WBA&AS Profile". wbaasprofile.gov.in. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Finance Department". finance.wb.gov.in. West Bengal. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Home page Finance Department, Govt of West Bengal". Finance Department, Govt of West Bengal.
- ↑ "About WBA&AS". West Bengal Audit and Accounts Service Officers’ Association.
- ↑ "Cadre schedule". Wbxpress.
- ↑ "Experience Hazards And Prospects Of WBA&AS". UNACAMDEMY.
- ↑ "Contact Details of Treasury & Additional Treasury Officer". Finance Department, Govt. of West Bengal.
- ↑ "Order of Treasury Officer". Wbxpress.
- ↑ "Contact Details of Financial Advisor". SRMS, Finance Department.
- ↑ "Cadre Schedule". Wbxpress.
- ↑ "Contact Details FO/AO/COF". SRMS, Finance Department, Govt of West Bengal.
External links[edit]
- https://wbaasprof
- Official Website
- https://wbaasoa.org/
- http://www.wbaas.in/
- https://finance.wb.gov.in/New_Fin/HomePage.aspx
- https://wbepension.gov.in/e_PensionHome/HomePageMenu
- https://www.ricesmart.in/exam/exams-psc-audit-and-accounts-service-coaching/
- https://wbxpress.com/subject/wbaas/
- https://unacademy.com/class/experience-hazards-and-prospects-of-wbaas-by-suhas-chandra-bhattacha/R631AFX7
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