Sargodha University Workshop Focuses on Timely Resolution of Audit Paras, Regulatory Compliance
Sargodha University organised an "Audit Paras Resolution Workshop" on Thursday to train faculty and administrative staff in ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining complete documentary evidence, and resolving audit objections within stipulated timelines. The focus was on strengthening financial discipline, transparency, and accountability.
Published August 27, 2026 | 05:50 PM
SARGODHA (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026)
Key Points:
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Compliance and Governance: Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan, emphasised the importance of adhering to applicable laws, rules, and prescribed procedures for institutional governance, financial discipline, and transparency.
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Digital Transformation: The university has embraced digitalisation, upgrading record-management and procurement systems under a digital framework to enhance transparency, monitoring, and accountability.
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Strict Observance: Prof. Awan stressed strict adherence to procurement rules, delegated financial powers, and approval procedures, viewing audit objections as opportunities to address root causes of weaknesses.
Workshop Sessions:
Session 1: Understanding Audit Paras and Root Cause Analysis
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Speaker: Prof. Dr. Irfan Shehzad (Director Procurement and Stores)
- Explained requirements of relevant regulatory frameworks: PPRA, FBR, HEC, University Financial Rules 2012.
- Discussed measures for ensuring regulatory compliance and financial discipline.
- Highlighted improvements in transparency and monitoring through digital procurement, centralised authority, and real-time audit trails post the university’s reorganisation in 2023.
- Emphasised the importance of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address existing weaknesses and prevent recurrence.
Session 2: Documentation & Evidence Management; Follow-up, Compliance & Audit Closure
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Speaker: Khurram Shehzad Gondal (Government of Pakistan Audit Officer)
- Highlighted the significance of complete and accurate records in responding to audit paras.
- Noted that incomplete filing and missing evidence could hinder timely resolution of audit objections.
- Emphasised the role of digital records and secure audit trails in strengthening transparency and accountability.
- Urged timely follow-up after the issuance of an audit para, emphasizing compliance with PPRA, FBR, and Auditor General of Punjab requirements for effective audit closure.
