India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released the book When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference, edited by former Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Shri Vinod Rai, at a function held at Uprashtrapati Bhawan.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President described audit as "a vital instrument for strengthening democracy" and said that it assures citizens that public money is being used for public good in accordance with law, efficiency and fairness. He observed that audit not only helps governments improve systems and correct deficiencies, but also reinforces trust between the state and the citizens.

Highlighting the importanc...