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In a significant revelation, the Accountant General (AG) has uncovered serious irregularities in Odisha Transport Department, highlighting the lapses in fund management, safety compliance, and project execution. The findings were presented through the audit report's compliance and investigation sections, sources said on Friday.
The report points to mismanagement in advance payments for electric vehicles (EVs), citing irregularities in the disbursement of funds. A faulty budget estimate led to Rs 75.07 crore remaining either unutilised or surrendered without proper usage, the AG noted.
Additionally, the audit flagged a serious threat to s...