Finance

The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.

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Half Holiday on account of Viswakarma Puja, 2018

On occasion of VISWAKARMA PUJA which falls on 17th September (Monday), 2018, the Governor has been pleased to declare that all State Government offices shall be closed at 2:00 P.M on that day.
12 Days-Off for Interns engaged in Finance Department

It has been decided to allow Interns engaged in Finance department 12 (twelve) off days during their tenure subject to the condition that not more than 6 (six) off days at a time will be allowed.
Rate of Interest on State Compensatory Afforestation Fund, 2020-21

Governor has been pleased to decide that the rate of interest on ‘State Compensatory Afforestation Fund [SCAF]’ will be 5.5% per annum and 3.5% per annum for the financial year 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively.
Yes Bank and ICICI Bank as Additional Payment Bank Aggregators

Yes Bank and ICICI Bank are found eligible to be empaneled to act as additional payment bank aggregators in GRIPS 3.0.
Computerized Salary Management System (CSMS)

CSMS is a complete solution for preparing Salary Bill accurately with less effort and time. Related schedules and other reports will also be generated automatically.
Clarification on Scope of Work of Technical Advisor for PPP

All the Govt. Departments who undertake PPP shall ensure that the PPP documents, such as, RFP, RFQ, Concession Agreements etc., prepared by the TA’s are vetted by their legal experts before its finalisation.
Allotment of Plan and Non-Plan Fund upto July 2014

Vote-on-Account Budget of the State Government for the first four months of 2014-2015 has been passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Copies of the West Bengal Appropriation (Vote-on-Account) Act, 2014 have been forwarded to the Administrative Departments.
Procedure of Drawal of Wages under Work-Charged Establishment

Guidelines for drawal of wages bills related to work-charged establishment under engineering set-up of various Departments in new system after discontinuance of the LOC system wef 01.04.2015.
Allotment of Fund up to December, 2015

For other Non-Plan expenditure the Administrative Departments may make further allotment of fund up to December, 2015, so that the total allotment from April, 2015 to December, 2015 does not exceed 75% of the whole year’s budget provision.
Discontinuation of Engaging Central PSU for State Govt. Works

Discontinue the system of engaging Central PSU’s as agency for execution of works of the State Government. However, Central PSU’s may participate in the State Government Tenders.
Economy Measures on Non-Plan Government Expenditure

The decoration and other arrangements of the venues of meeting/ conference should be simple and expenditure on this item should be kept at the minimum. Ostentatious decoration shall be stopped.
Interest Free Festival Advance to State Govt. Employees, 2021

Governor has been pleased to accord sanction of Interest-free festival advance upto a maximum of Rs. 12,000/- only to State Government employees whose revised emoluments on 31st March, 2021 exceeded Rs. 36,000/- p.m. but did not exceeded Rs. 45,000/-p.m.
Treatment in Private Nursing Home (80% reimbursement)

Cost up to 80% of the West Bengal Health Scheme approved rates may be reimbursed for the indoor medical treatment, if availed in a non-empanelled private hospital.
Grant of Tiffin Allowance to Orderlies and Office Peons

Tiffin Allowance at the rate of Rs. 15/- per day may be granted to orderlies and peons attached to the officers in the rank of Joint Secretary and above in the Secretariat Departments who are required by their officers to stay in office beyond 6.30 p.m.