Bhubaneswar: A two-day Induction Training on anti-corruption laws for OFS and OT & AS Probationers of 2019 Batch (Direct Recruit) being conducted at State Vigilance Academy was inaugurated by Principal Secretary Finance Vishal Kumar Dev.
While Dev was the Chief Guest, Director Vigilance YK Jethwa was the Guest of Honour at the inaugural function of the training programme being held at the State Vigilance Academy here, said an official press release.
Jethwa in his inaugural address highlighted the importance of Financial Transparency and Good Governance as part of 5T framework of the State.
He added that the government has a robust anti-corruption focus with thrust on transparency and zero tolerance to corruption.
He urged the officers to ensure high probity in their personal conduct and ensure transparency and corruption-free service delivery to the people of the state.
He hoped that the training module that will provide inputs on Anti-Corruption Laws, Maintenance of Government Accounts/Audit, Irregularities in Financial Management, Preventive Vigilance etc, will help them bring in credibility and transparency in day-to-day work.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Dev stated that Transparency and Zero tolerance to Corruption were the cornerstones of governance in Odisha.
He also emphasized on Financial Management which is an important component of Good Governance and encouraged the trainee officers to adhere strictly to the financial rules and regulations and avail the benefit of the two-day training programme.
The two-day schedule includes focused modules on Preventive Vigilance, Anti-Corruption Laws, Lokayukta System, Accounts and Audit procedures, as well as case study-based discussions on Financial Irregularities in the execution of Govt
Schemes/Projects and remedial measures, with the participation of eminent serving and Guest faculty including senior administrators and domain experts.
