Govt orders transfer of 52 finance officers

The Delhi Government on Saturday issued transfer orders of 52 finance officers who had served at the same posting for five years or more. These include 23 Deputy Controllers of Accounts and 29 Senior Accounts Officers.

In addition, 19 senior accounts officers have been promoted as deputy controllers of accounts, expanding their responsibilities in recognition of their performance. All 71 officers have been directed to assume charge at their new places of posting immediately and carry out their responsibilities accordingly.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the transfers and promotions have been made purely on administrative grounds to promote integrity and transparency in the system.

“The government’s objective is to establish an administrative system that meets the highest standards of transparency, accountability, efficiency and good governance. There is no place for laxity, negligence or corruption at any level,” she said.

“Under the new arrangement, 19 senior accounts officers serving in various departments of the Delhi Government have been promoted as deputy controllers of accounts in recognition of their performance. To make the administration more efficient, the government has assigned new responsibilities to 23 Deputy Controllers of Accounts and 29 Senior Accounts Officers,” a statement said.

The chief minister said the extensive reshuffle is part of the government’s commitment to build a more accountable, result-oriented and public-centric work culture.

“Timely decision-making, effective financial management and accountable administration will accelerate implementation of Government schemes and ensure public services are delivered in a more transparent and efficient manner,” the chief minister said.

The extensive reshuffle in the Finance & Accounts Department is part of this approach and is intended to build a more accountable, result-oriented and public-centric work culture. The Government believes that timely decision-making, effective financial management and accountable administration will further accelerate the implementation of government schemes and ensure that public services are delivered in a more transparent and efficient manner.