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Mandatory Workflow For FV50 Screen Of SAP FI dt 5.12.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Mandatory Workflow For FV50 Screen Of SAP FIIt is apprised that a significant improvement has been introduced in the internal controls within the SAP system, under specific instructions of the Controller General of Accounts, for strengthening accountability and security in the financial operations.FABS has designed a two-level mandatory workflow, through using two user roles, for the FV50 screen of SAP FI. This screen is widely used to park and post transactions/accounts of public works divisions, assignment accounts, adjusting/transfer entries, and receipts. The new mandatory workflow requires two distinct users:…

Writ Petition No. 8282 of 2024 By Lahore High Court dt. 16.12.2024.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Writ Petition I am directed to refer to your letter No. DAO/BWP/PR-III/HM/163 dated 07.12.2024 on the subject noted above.ii. The August Supreme Court of Pakistan in a Civil Petition No. 3390 of 2021 titled General Post Office, Islamabad V/s Muhammad Jalal has already issued judgment dated 18.10.2024 through the Apex Court, inter alia, observed that:-The appointment of widow/widower, wife/husband or child of a civil servant in different grades on contract or regular basis, without open advertisement, competition and merit is also violative of Article 18 of the…

Guidance of Internal Audit Of District Account OfficeOFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Guidance of Internal Audit I am directed to refer to your letter No. DAOs-Coord/157 dated 18.02.2025 & letter No. DAOs-Coord/169 dated 19.02.2025 on the subject cited above.

Terms and Condition of Disposal of State Land through Open Auction dt 06.09.2024OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Disposal of State Land through Open AuctionKindly refer to the subject cited above.I am directed to enclose minutes of 3rd Full Board meeting 2024 held on 23.8.2024 at 10:00 A.M under the chairmanship of learned Senior Member, Board of Revenue, Punjab in Committee Room of Board of Revenue, Punjab for information and necessary action please.Amended Terms & Conditions for Auction of State Land/Government Propertiesi) After conducting a credible survey and before proposing disposal of available State land in rural areas and State land within cities or…

SOPs for Hiring Forms Submission and SAP Procedure – AG dt 31.01.2025OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: SOPs for Hiring Forms SubmissionIn pursuance of CGA direction vide letter No. CGA/F/ABS/HR-Training/181-2023/159 dated 09-12-2024, the Accountant General Punjab is pleased to approve the following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the smooth functionality of Hiring through workflow:2. Work Flow in AG office:Senior Auditor (Initiator)AOA/AG/DAO (Approver)Assistant Accounts Officer / AAO(Deputy District Accounts Officer (Dy. DAO))3. Documentation Requirements:4. Quality Control and Compliance:

Punjab Defined Contribution Pension Scheme dt 19.02.2025OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Contribution Pension SchemeNo.FD-SR-III-4-239/2023. In exercise of the powers conferred under section 23 of the Punjab Civil Servants Act, 1974 (VIII of 1974), Governor of the Punjab is pleased to make the following rules:1. Short title, commencement and application.- (1) These rules may be cited as the Punjab Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Rules 2025.(2) They shall come into force at once.(3) They shall apply to all the employees mentioned in clause (g) of sub-rule (1) of rule 2 of the rules.2. Definitions.- (1) In the rules, unless the subject or context requires otherwise:(a)…

Non Salary Budget Policy to Schools dt 12.05.2017 & 19.06.2013OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Non Salary Budget PolicyAllocation of NSB Funds for Primary, Elementary, High and Higher Secondary Schools in 36 districts for FY 2016-17Please refer to the subject cited above.The School Education Department (SED) is undertaking wide-ranging reforms and has identified new priority areas to fill the gaps in the education sector to improve service delivery in the sector. It has been decided by SED to implement Special Initiatives in schools to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment in the classrooms and schools.The Government of Punjab has allocated Rs. 14 billion…

Protection of Pay of an Employee of an Autonomous Body on Appointment in Punjab Government 26.04.2012OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Protection of PayI am directed to forward a copy of O.M. No.4(2)R-2/1996-235/2010 dated 08.06.2010 of Government of Pakistan, Finance Division (Regulations Wing), as adopted by the Punjab Government for taking necessary action.I am directed to refer to this Department’s circular letter No. FD-SR-II-1-28/2011 dated 29th February, 2012 on the subject noted above, wherein O.M No.4(2)R-2/1996-235/2010 dated 08.06.2010, issued / circulated by Regulation Wing of Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad was adopted by the Government of the Punjab, it is further clarified as…

Production of Auditable Record to the Audit dt 13.02.2025OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Auditable Record I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to say that Public Accounts Committee-III of the Provincial Assembly, Punjab has directed that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for conduct of Audit by the Departments / Entities / Autonomous Bodies / Authorities may be circulated. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are as under: -(1) Auditable Record:The Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) should complete their record of accounts by the end of each financial year to avoid any inconvenience during the course of audit. The auditable record is listed…

Judgement – Appointment under 17A – Crl. Original 885 of 2024 dt 29.01.2025OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Appointment under 17A Learned counsel for the petitioner states that order dated 10.10.2024 passed in W.P.No. 8178 of 2024 has not been complied with, wherein it is mentioned that if the appointment order still holds the field, the payable salaries of the petitioner shall be released.