In March 2023, who took charge as the 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) SS Dubey

• SS Dubey, a 1989-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, assumed office as the 28th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on March 6, 2023.

• Prior to this role, he served as the Additional Controller of Accounts in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

• His extensive experience includes positions such as Chief Controller of Accounts in the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, among others.

• He has also held roles as Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor to the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.

• Additionally, he has international experience with the United Nations, where he worked as the Head of Procurement and Logistics at the United Nations World Food Programme in New Delhi for five years.

Information Booster:

• Controller General of Accounts (CGA):

  • The CGA is the Principal Advisor on accounting matters to the Union Government.

  • Responsibilities include establishing and managing a technically sound Management Accounting System, preparing and submitting the accounts of the Union Government, ensuring exchequer control, and conducting internal audits for the Central Government.

• Public Financial Management System (PFMS):

  • PFMS is a significant initiative aimed at tracking fund flow to implementing agencies and ensuring transparency in government expenditure.

  • It plays a crucial role in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, facilitating the transfer of subsidies and benefits directly to the beneficiaries.

Additional Information:

• (B) Deepak Das: Served as the Controller General of Accounts before SS Dubey.