Rajasthan Warns Departments: Complete GOI Account Head Mapping or Risk Losing Central Aid

According to the order, all concerned departments must complete the budget head mapping of centrally sponsored schemes under their jurisdiction in the prescribed format and submit it to the relevant branch in the Finance Building. Departments have also been asked to send this information via email.

According to information, the mapping and linking process on the PFMS (Public Financial Management System) has become extremely important after the fund release process between the central and state governments has been made completely digital and tracking-based. In the past, several states have experienced delays in the release of central assistance due to technical errors, incorrect budget heads, and incomplete mapping.

In Rajasthan, too, in previous years, the central government had raised objections regarding fund release and uploading of Utilization Certificates (UCs) for some departments' schemes. In light of this, the Finance Department has now issued instructions to ensure this process is completed in a timely manner and under strict supervision.

Centrally sponsored schemes involve both the central and state governments. Correctly mapping the GOI Account Head and the state budget head on the PFMS portal facilitates fund tracking, payment, and audit processes. Failure to do so could result in technical difficulties in receiving central assistance from the relevant departments.