PTI New Delhi

Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy on Friday said AI and ML have helped in unearthing a large number of fraudulent cases in many states during audit of beneficiary's schemes, as he stressed on extensive use of such digital tools in forensic auditing.

Addressing the Conference of State Finance Secretaries here, the CAG noted that state governments are making advances in the adoption of technology in bringing about greater efficiency in the public financial management framework.

The roll out of critical public finance IT infrastructure will not only strengthen the digital footprint in states but also bring in greater transparency and accountability, thereby aiding the governance, he said.

These include Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), Works and Accounts Management Information System (WAMIS), Government e-Procurement Platforms (GePNIC), e-voucher Systems, Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP).

"However, there is a lot of difference in the maturity level of these digital applications," Murthy said citing certain states. One of the positive outcomes of digitisation and integration is already in clear evidence with respect to finalization of Monthly Civil Accounts of states, he said.