Mahalik, S.C. creator text xu| 2004 continuing ng p.671-677. A Secretary in the government exercises considerable power and influence in the deployment of government resources through screened from the public gaze by the ministerial accountability. Role and responsibilities of many secretaries as the Chief Accounting officers for their ministry leave much to be desired. Urgent reforms are needed in budgeting practices and audit procedures to correct the situation, encourage expenditure control and enforce accountability. - Reproduced. Civil service - India Civil service Indian Journal of Public Administration 180718