Q. Consider the following statements about the Public Financial Management System (PFMS):
  1. It has been developed by the office of the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance
  2. Department of Expenditure is the nodal department administering the Public Financial Management
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The Public Financial Management System (PFMS) was earlier known as Central Plan Schemes Monitoring System (CPSMS). It is a web-based online software application developed by the Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA). Department of Expenditure is the nodal department administering the Public Financial Management.