EconomyMonday, 2 March 2026·The Hindu
CGA launches Government Bank Dashboard and Manual to tighten monitoring of public funds
CGA launched a real-time Government Bank Dashboard and a Government Bank Manual to improve transparency and efficiency in government transactions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Controller General of Accounts T.C.A. Kalyani launched the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual to improve monitoring of banks handling government transactions in India.
Key specifics
- The dashboard is a centralised real-time digital platform under CGA oversight.
- It tracks remittance timelines, scroll compliance, reconciliation status, and transaction success/failure rates.
- The manual sets procedures for remittances, challan processing, fund parking, and escalation mechanisms.
- It includes mandatory reporting timelines, compliance checklists, and penalties for non-adherence.
- The system is integrated with PFMS, the Public Financial Management System.
Exam lens
Economy and governance MCQ focus: PFMS, CGA, real-time monitoring, remittance and reconciliation. TNPSC may ask which platform improves accountability in government fund handling.