NEW CONTROLLER GENERAL OF ACCOUNTS

Current Context : Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch ICAS officer, has been appointed as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

About T.C.A. Kalyani

• Over 34 years of service in Indian Civil Accounts Service
• Expertise: Public finance, digital governance, transparency

Role of CGA

• Principal accounting advisor to the Government of India
• Functions:
  • Maintain central govt. accounts
  • Prepare monthly and annual statements
  • Implement financial reforms
  • Monitor expenditure and receipts
  • Strengthen transparency and accountability