Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Rajiv Mehrishi was elected as Vice-Chair of United Nations (UN) Panel of Auditors at its annual meeting held in New York.
a. Rajiv Mehrishi
b. Rajendra Mehrishi
c. Rajat Mehrishi
d. Raju Mehrishi
- In this meeting CAG of UK was also appointed as Chair of Panel for another term (2019).
- The meeting discussed various issues concerning audit of United Nations and the agencies under the United Nations System.
- The next meeting will be held in Bonn, Germany in November-December 2019.
About United Nations Panel of Auditors:
- It was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 1438 (XIV) in 1959.
- Its main objectives are to further co-ordination of audits for which its members are responsible and to exchange information on audit methods and findings.
- It is made up of members of United Nations Board of Auditors and external auditors of Specialized Agencies of UN and of International Atomic Energy Agency.
- Currently, it is chaired by CAG of UK and consists of 11 countries - India, Germany, Chile, Canada, France, Italy, Philippines, Ghana, Indonesia, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
- It may submit to executive heads of organisations audited any observations or recommendations in relation to accounts and financial procedures of the organisation concerned.
- The executive heads of participating organisations may also, through their auditors submit requests to it for their opinion or recommendation on any matter within its competence.
Question:
Q. Who was elected as Vice-Chair of United Nations (UN) Panel of Auditors at its annual meeting held in New York?a. Rajiv Mehrishi
b. Rajendra Mehrishi
c. Rajat Mehrishi
d. Raju Mehrishi
