The Punjab School Education Board announced it will restore a pre-audit financial clearance system from July 1, shutting an internal audit branch that had operated alongside newer accounting software.
Officials said reverting to pre-audit sign-offs would tighten controls over vendor payments and examination-related expenditures that balloon during academic cycles.
Staff in the internal audit wing were reassigned or offered voluntary retirement as the board migrates fully to Tally ERP9 workflows.
Teacher unions questioned whether the restructuring addresses root causes of past irregularities or simply shifts responsibility between departments.
Education department monitors will track compliance weekly during the transition month to prevent payment backlogs for affiliated schools.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/pseb-pre-audit-system-july-1-internal-audit-branch-tally-erp9-10737678/