Andhra Pradesh State has a population of 4.95 crore with a geographical area of 1,62,760 sq.kms. For the purpose of administration, there are 33 Departments at the Secretariat level headed by Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries who are assisted by Directors/Commissioners and Subordinate officers under them.
This Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) relates to matters arising from the audit of 11 Government Departments and Autonomous Bodies under the Economic Sector. Compliance Audit covers examination of the transactions relating to expenditure of the audited entities to ascertain whether the provisions of the Constitution of India, applicable laws, rules, regulations and various orders and instructions issued by the competent authorities are being complied with. Performance Audit examines whether the objectives of the programme/activity/Department are achieved economically, efficiently and effectively.