Sindh Assembly’s PAC Orders Comprehensive Audit of Education Boards Over Financial and Performance Issues

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Sindh Assembly has mandated a comprehensive audit of all seven provincial education boards. This decision stems from serious concerns over financial mismanagement, alleged result manipulation, and overall performance issues within the education system.

Key Highlights of the Audit

Aspect	Details
Audit Period	2022 - 2024
Completion Timeline	Within four months
Focus Areas	Financial expenditures, result marking, procedural irregularities
Key Officials Involved	Universities and Boards Secretary Abbas Baloch, Education Board Heads
PAC Chairman	Nisar Khuhro
Major Concerns	Financial mismanagement, result manipulation, and lack of transparency

Concerns Raised During the PAC Meeting

Financial Irregularities and Mismanagement

PAC Chairman Nisar Khuhro expressed deep dissatisfaction with the financial management of the education boards. Despite the Sindh government allocating Rs 2 billion annually for examination fees and free education up to the intermediate level, concerns over transparency persist.

“The boards face accusations of awarding top grades in exchange for money, which ultimately undermines student performance in entry tests,” Khuhro stated.

Result Manipulation Allegations

There are growing concerns over the integrity of the examination system.
Allegations suggest that top grades have been granted in exchange for financial incentives.
PAC member Khurram Karim Soomro raised questions about former BIEK chairman Amir Qadri, who was removed due to allegations of result tampering.
The committee has demanded an update on the investigation and a review of the marking system.

PAC’s Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

To address these concerns, the PAC pledged strict oversight of the auditing process. Chairman Khuhro emphasized that this audit will be as rigorous as the special audit conducted for Gorakh Hill and aims to:

Ensure fairness in student assessments
Restore public trust in the education system
Hold accountable those responsible for financial misconduct
Implement stricter examination and grading policies

Audit Scope and Focus Areas

Audit Focus	Details
Financial Records	Scrutiny of expenses, fee collection, and allocation of funds
Marking System	Evaluation of grading processes and potential manipulation
Procedural Irregularities	Review of governance and adherence to policies
Administrative Transparency	Examination of board leadership and decisions

Expected Outcomes of the Audit

Improved Transparency: The audit will expose any irregularities and ensure accountability.
Fair Examination Practices: Strict policies will be introduced to prevent result manipulation.
Public Trust Restoration: Students and parents will have more confidence in the education system.
Policy Recommendations: The findings will help in shaping future policies for examination boards.

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