The 2nd phase district level Social Audit Public Hearing under MGNREG was convened on the 17th of August, 2022 at DRDA Conference Hall, Phek. Altogether, 15 villages viz. Chozu-Basa (Sekruzou Block), Chesezu Nasa, Phuyoba, Thenyizu (Chetheba Block), Phusachodu, Rihuba (Kikruma Block), Sumi, Chobama, Enhulumi, Gozuto (Chizami Block), Reguri, New Akhegwo, Molen (Meluri Block) & Yisisothe, Sutsu (Weziho Block) were audited for FY 2020-21 during 2nd phase social audit.
Asst. Director of Social Audit Unit, Nagaland, Imlirenla Sanglir, on her introductory speech highlighted the importance of Social Audit under MGNREGS. She reiterated the programme functionaries on following the guidelines since compliance of the States with the Audit of Scheme Rules and Ministry Action Plan on Social Audit will serve as a pre-condition for the release of Central share to the State Governments under MGNREGS.
SDO (C) Phek, Tsenthungo E Ngullie represented the District Administration as an Observer. He appealed the programme functionaries to utilize fund judiciously for the benefits of the village. He reiterate on the importance of proper book keeping and to take corrective measures by implementing agencies as per the Social Audit findings.
The Social Audit Report was presented by District Resource Person, Toshimanen Jamir & Block Resource Person, Keneise Sopfii. The Resource Persons highlighted the audit findings whereby Open Action Taken Reports (ATRS) were being discussed and rectifications were produced in written by the concerned Block Development Officers (BDOs) during the meeting. Altogether an amount of Rs. 68,060/- were recovered during the social audit process under the category of financial misappropriation.
The Programme was chaired by Project Director & DPC, DRDA Phek District, Razukhru D. Vasa. He directed the programme functionaries to ensure and take corrective measures as per the Social Audit findings and recommendations.
The public hearing reaffirmed the Gram Sabha Resolutions as under:
1. To maintain detail Transparency Board for all the executed projects as per the specification of Ministry guidelines.
2. To organize Rozgar Diwas on a regular basis
3. To appoint GRS/Mates
4. To initiate capacity building measures for the VDBs on proper book keeping (7 registers).
5. To update job cards with all the necessary details.
6. Prompt submission of all the required documents to the Social Audit Team for smooth conduct of Social Audit.
7. To mention work I.D. in all the work orders & sanction orders.
8. To consult the MIS cell regarding issues of works that were executed on the field level whereas projects not reflected in MIS.
9. Three phases of photos i.e before, during & after to be maintained for every projects implemented under MGNREGA.
(DPRO Phek)