ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Audit (Power) has accused Power Division of not providing documents about National Electricity Policy 2021 and National Electricity Plan 2023-27 which are required for special audit purposes. In a letter to Secretary Power, Director Audit (Power) Meesam Abbas Khawaja, stated that he was given this audit assignment on June 02, 2025 and served three requisitions for provision of record required to satisfactorily complete the Special Audit assignmenton the implementation Status of National Electricity Policy 2021 and National Electricity Plan 2023-2027.
However, no documents/auditable record had been provided so far, and Secretary Power has been requested to provide the requisite record along with supporting evidence on top priority basis to complete the assigned task within the stipulated period.
The Directorate of Audit (Power) further stated that as part of ongoing review and monitoring of the National Electricity Plan implementation, the Audit is currently compiling detailed financial records to assess the effectiveness and transparency of expenditures associated with various components of the plan. In this regard, the Audit has sought comprehensive breakdown of expenditures related to the following areas:
KE asks Power Div for consultation on NEP
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Meetings and Workshops: Total expenditure on meetings, workshops and consultations conducted in the context of the NEP & NE-Plan since 2020. A detailed list other types of meetings (e.g. planning sessions, stakeholder consultations. technical workshops) and their associated costs.
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Purchasing of equipment and materials: A breakdown of expenditures on the procurement of equipment materials, and technology related to the implementation of the NEP & NE-Plan. Specific details of any major equipment purchases or contracts signed for infrastructure development. Detail of expenditure for development of web-based Monitoring & Evaluation System (M&ES) may also be provided.
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Other miscellaneous expenditures: Any other expenditures incurred in the course of NEP & NE-Plan implementation that are not directly categorized under meetings or equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, costs associated with operational expenses, or any other relevant financial outlay. The requested details will support Audit’s efforts to ensure that the funds allocated to the NEP & NE-Plan have been used effectively and in alignment with the goals and objectives set forth in the plan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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