Government And Parliamentary Controls Over Public Enterprises | California State University, Northridge

University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
BUS 104 | Introduction to Business
Academic year:

2023
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160

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1
Author:

JJIssac

GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY CONTROLS OVER PUBLIC ENTERPRISES Introduction Public enterprises need autonomy forefficient functioning but also publicaccountability as they utilize publicfunds. Government exercises controlthrough guidelines, board appointments, investment approvals,performance reviews etc. Parliamentary oversight is throughdebates, questions, committees likeCommittee on Public Undertakings(CPU). Government Controls Appointments of top executivesand board directors Approval of major investmentsand plans Issuing guidelines on policiesand performance Calling for reports and accounts Directions in public interest Scrutiny by ministries throughperformance reviews Investments above limit needPublic Investment Boardapproval Appraisal by Planning Commission and Department ofPublic Enterprises Parliamentary Controls Debates, discussions andresolutions Interpellations and questions Examination by Committees likeCPU CPU studies working of enterprises and gives recommendations Follow up action on CPUrecommendations Audit by CAG and laying ofreports before Parliament Annual reports of PSUs tabledin Parliament Department of Public Enterprises Nodal agency for policyformulation and coordination Lays down guidelines onperformance, finance, HR etc. Monitors and evaluates PSUperformance Advises on PSU establishmentand functioning Coordinates training programs Settles disputes Conclusion Autonomy and accountabilityhave to be balanced Government control needed oncritical matters Parliamentary oversight ensurespublic accountability DPE plays important role asnodal coordination agency