Independent (Rajesh Vyas)

Institute of Public Auditors of India Gujarat Chapter, Audit Bhavan, Navrangpura, opp. Memnagar Fire Station, Ahmedabad Introduction The Institute of Public Auditors of India (IPAI), established as a Society in 1996 as a not-for-profit organization comprising specialists in public accounting, auditing, and various areas of public finance. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, serves as the ex officio Patron of the Institute. Our leadership includes Dr. Subhash Chandra Pandey, IAAS (Retd.), former Special Secretary to the Government of India, as President, and Ms. Shubha Kumar, IAAS (Retd.), former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General, as Vice President at our Headquarters in New Delhi. The Institute has strong national presence with 18 regional chapters and over 2,600 members across India. The membership includes serving and retired officers from elite services such as the Indian Audit & Accounts Service (IAAS), Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), Indian Economic Service (IES), Indian Statistical Service (ISS), as well as senior audit and accounts officers and professionals from various public oversight institutions. The Institute provides internal audit, research, consultancy, and evaluation services in areas such as financial management, accounting, and auditing, including forensic and performance audits, and monitoring and evaluation of internal systems, projects, and schemes. At the state level, Shri Deepak Kapoor, IAAS, Director General of Audit (Central), Gujarat, serves as the ex officio President of the Gujarat Chapter of IPAI, and Shri R B Vyas, IAAS (Retd.), is the Vice President. Based at Audit Bhavan, Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Chapter has a steadily growing membership of more than 50 professionals, including team leaders and members with rich, hands-on experience in auditing various Central and State Government entities. We are pleased to offer our support in conducting Monitoring and Evaluation and Impact Assessment of CSR-linked Projects, Schemes, and Programs, both ongoing and completed. Our Experience and Domain Expertise. Over the years, the Institute has developed strong capabilities in the field of auditing, evaluation, and governance. Our team brings extensive practical experience in: • Financial Statement Audits – Ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards • Performance Audits – Assessing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of program outcomes • Compliance Audits – Verifying adherence to relevant laws, policies, and standards • Forensic Audits – Detecting irregularities and assessing fraud and financial risks • Internal Control Reviews – Evaluating organizational control frameworks • IT and Risk Assessments – Reviewing IT systems and risk mitigation structures These services are carried out using established auditing standards, best practices, and globally accepted methodologies that promote transparency, accountability, and value for stakeholders. Tailored Scope and Assurance-Based Approach. The Institute propose that a Draft Scope of Work, Terms of Reference (ToR), Audit Guidelines, and a Model Format for Inspection and Evaluation Reports be developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, tailored to the specific needs of each Government agency or Company. These components may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the organization and shall be finalized through mutual agreement.