Audit observed that payments made to the Ag. Chairman & one other in respect of Estacode to attend training programme from 27th March 6th April 2017, was fully made on the 3rd of April 2017 via Payment Voucher No. IST/765/2017 based on the Financial Regulations (FR) approved rates. However, audit scrutiny revealed that a shortfall Payment was made vide Voucher IST/947/2017 dated 7/7/2017 to the tune of N3,234,000.00 was again claimed as estacode as shown below, thereby exceeding the approved rate for their categories.
NAME: Ag. Chairman ($)
RATE PAID PER DAY:1,125
PSR APPROVED PER DAY: 600
VARIANCE X15 DAYS:7,875
NAME:DD Home Finance($)
RATE PAID PER DAY:600
PSR APPROVED PER DAY:425
VARIANCE X15 DAYS:2,625
Total$10,500.00 xN308
=N3,234,000.00
This infraction was due to the failure of the Chairman to strictly comply with provisions of extant laws and regulations, especially as they relate to approved rates of estacodes for public officers. These provisions are contained in the Public Service Rules, Financial Regulations, Treasury Circulars, etc.
The Chairman is required to refund the sum of N3,234,000.00 being estacode amount paid in excess of the approved standard rates.
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