New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day conference of chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PACs) from Parliament and state and Union Territory legislatures in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, on 3 November.
The inaugural session will be attended by Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Keralam Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and Keralam Assembly Public Accounts Committee Chairperson KN Balagopal.
KC Venugopal, chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, will deliver the welcome address, while Keralam Assembly Deputy Speaker Shanimol Usman will propose the vote of thanks, according to a statement issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
PAC chairpersons and members from Parliament and state and Union Territory legislatures, along with other distinguished guests, are expected to participate.
Focus on audit, accountability and good governance
The two-day conference will deliberate on the theme, 'Audit, Accountability and Good Governance -- The Evolving Role of the PAC'.
The discussions will provide a platform for participants to share experiences, exchange best practices and explore ways to strengthen the role of Public Accounts Committees in legislative oversight of public expenditure.
The aim is to promote transparency, accountability and financial discipline in governance, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.
Public Accounts Committees are key legislative institutions responsible for examining public expenditure and ensuring that government funds are used in accordance with the intent of the legislature. They play an important role in promoting accountability and responsible governance.
The conference is also expected to facilitate discussions on emerging challenges in public financial management, changes in the audit landscape, and ways to improve the effectiveness of legislative scrutiny.
Lok Sabha Speaker to address valedictory session
The conference will conclude on Wednesday with a valedictory session addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The Keralam Assembly Speaker and the chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee will also address the concluding session.
