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The CAG has strongly criticized the state government's financial indiscipline. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has pointed out in its report the misuse of loans taken for capital investment for repayment, increased risk due to loan guarantees given to cooperative institutions, and excessive expenditure in the last month of the financial year. Control expenses, increase returns, and establish accountability, otherwise, the state will face long-term financial strain, the CAG has clearly warned.
The CAG report for the financial year 2024-25, presented in both houses, has sharply criticized the financial imbalance and wasteful expenditure. In March 2025, more than 100 crore was spent in 18 departments, and more than 25 percent of the total expenditure was incurred.
The Housing Department spent 90% and the Environment Department spent 77%, revealing serious planning flaws. With essential expenses like salaries and property maintenance accounting for 31% of total income, there has been a significant reduction in development funds.
This report has raised questions about the state government's financial management, and there is a possibility of discussion on this in the assembly. The CAG's observations have prompted the government to improve expenditure planning and debt management.
CAG criticizes Maharashtra government's financial management
Analysis of wasteful expenditure and flaws in debt management
Housing and Environment departments incurred unnecessary expenses
Government needs to improve expenditure planning and debt management