Finance
The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.
It has been decided by the competent authority to create a cell of the officers from the e-Governance Group, Finance Department for better management and monitoring of the stated portal.
Accumulation and Retention of heavy cash balance results like defalcation, misappropriation of public money etc. In this regard each Administrative Deptt.
Sanction-cum-Allotment Order must be issued along with a reference to the Government Order for according administrative approval and financial sanction.
Government of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (seven point one percent) per annum. The rate will be in force during this financial year for the period from 01.10.2022 to 31.12.2022.
Governor has been pleased to declare the 3rd April, 2023 (Monday) as Public Holiday on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
Rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees (who are drawing their pay in the pre-revised scale) shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 156% to 173% with effect from 01.01.2017.
Government of West Bengal has created a Centre for Fiscal Policy and Public Finance, West Bengal (CFPPF-WB) to train officers of Government of West Bengal and parastatals in various aspects of Public Financial Management (PFM).
Any deviation from Indian Standards or inclusion of additional parameters must be justified with specific reasons and are to be recorded in writing by the Tender Inviting Authorities.
Financial power of District Magistrate and Head of the Department (other than Commissioner/ Secretary) to sanction Office Rent as Rs. 8,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- for each house per month respectively.
Financial Power of various designated Officers for sanctioning cost of medical attendance and treatment is increased making amendment to the clause 13 (3) of the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008.