UPPER CHITRAL DSO 2025 ACCOUNTS: Rs. 239.96 MILLION FINAL BUDGET, BUT ONLY Rs. 10.84 MILLION SPENT; Rs. 229.12 MILLION REMAINS UNUTILIZED

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Rs. 2.8 million spent under A05270 for sports promotion; major gaps between allocated budgets and actual expenditure raise questions over financial planning and utilization

UPPER CHITRAL — The available financial records of the District Sports Office (DSO) Upper Chitral for the year 2025 reveal a significant gap between the final budget and actual expenditure, with nearly Rs. 229.12 million remaining unutilized during the year.

According to the available government figures, the DSO Upper Chitral had an original budget of Rs. 119,466,170. The final budget was subsequently increased to Rs. 239,961,639.

However, total expenditure during the year was recorded at only Rs. 10,844,333.

This means that approximately Rs. 229,117,306 remained unutilized, while only around 4.52 percent of the final budget was actually spent.

BUDGET NEARLY DOUBLED

The figures show that the original budget of approximately Rs. 119.47 million was increased to nearly Rs. 239.96 million.

This represents an increase of approximately Rs. 120.50 million, or around 100.86 percent, over the original budget.

Despite this substantial increase, actual expenditure remained limited to approximately Rs. 10.84 million.

The situation raises an important question: why was the budget almost doubled when the majority of the final allocation remained unspent?

Rs. 2.8 MILLION FOR SPORTS PROMOTION

One of the prominent expenditure heads is A05270 – “TO OTHERS.”

According to the information provided, this head relates to funds for the promotion of sports.

The original allocation under A05270 was Rs. 1.7 million, which was increased to a final budget of Rs. 2.8 million.

Actual expenditure under this head was Rs. 2,799,800, leaving only Rs. 200 unspent.

The utilization rate under A05270 was therefore approximately 99.99 percent.

The key question is where these Rs. 2.8 million were spent.

Details regarding the beneficiaries, sports clubs, associations, tournaments, events, equipment or other activities supported through this allocation would be important for assessing transparency and value for money.

MASSIVE ALLOCATIONS FOR ALLOWANCES, BUT VERY LOW ACTUAL EXPENDITURE

The financial data also shows unusually large final allocations under several allowance heads compared with their actual expenditure.

For example:

A01233 – UNATTRACTIVE AREA ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 65,809,560, while expenditure was only Rs. 159,400.

A01203 – CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 17,985,996, while expenditure was only Rs. 114,576.

A01202 – HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 17,908,648, while expenditure was only Rs. 215,994.

A01207 – WASHING ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 8,516,560, while expenditure was only Rs. 60,000.

A01208 – DRESS ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 8,537,580, while expenditure was only Rs. 60,000.

A0120D – INTEGRATED ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 8,561,580, while expenditure was only Rs. 36,000.

A0124L – WEATHER ALLOWANCE had a final budget of Rs. 16,965,820, while expenditure was only Rs. 55,200.

These figures indicate a very large difference between the amounts budgeted and the amounts actually spent under several heads.

CONTINGENT STAFF: Rs. 5.49 MILLION ALLOCATED

Another notable item is A01277 – CONTINGENT PAID STAFF.

The original budget under this head was zero. However, the final budget was increased to Rs. 5,487,998.

Actual expenditure was Rs. 2,503,998, leaving approximately Rs. 2,984,000 unspent.

The relevant appointment records, number of staff, duration of employment, monthly payments and approval orders would be important to establish the basis of this expenditure.

ALLOWANCE HEADS SHOWING EXPENDITURE ABOVE FINAL BUDGET

The record also contains several allowance heads where expenditure appears higher than the stated final budget.

For example:

A0124H – SPECIAL ALLOWANCE 2021:
Final Budget: Rs. 70,052
Expenditure: Rs. 79,888

A0124N – DISPARITY REDUCTION ALLOWANCE 2022:
Final Budget: Rs. 63,060
Expenditure: Rs. 156,322

A0124R – ADHOC RELIEF ALLOWANCE 2022:
Final Budget: Rs. 37,830
Expenditure: Rs. 156,322

A0124X – ADHOC RELIEF ALLOWANCE 2023:
Final Budget: Rs. 51,500
Expenditure: Rs. 525,194

These apparent negative balances require clarification through the underlying financial records, including any subsequent adjustments, sanctions, re-appropriations or accounting entries.

PLANT AND MACHINERY EXPENDITURE ALSO REQUIRES CONTEXT

Under A09601 – PLANT AND MACHINERY, the original allocation was only Rs. 10, while the final budget was increased to Rs. 100,010.

Expenditure under this head was Rs. 100,000.

The reason for this substantial increase from the original provision and the nature of the equipment purchased could be verified through procurement records and payment vouchers.

KEY QUESTIONS FOR AUDIT AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY

  1. Why was the original budget of Rs. 119.47 million increased to approximately Rs. 239.96 million?
  2. Why did approximately Rs. 229.12 million remain unutilized at the end of the financial year?
  3. What was the justification for allocating more than Rs. 65.8 million under Unattractive Area Allowance when actual expenditure was only Rs. 159,400?
  4. Why were tens of millions allocated under House Rent, Conveyance, Washing, Dress and other allowance heads while actual expenditure remained very low?
  5. Under A05270, where exactly were the Rs. 2,799,800 spent?
  6. Which individuals, sports clubs, associations, teams or organizations received payments under A05270?
  7. Which tournaments, events or sports-development activities were funded through this allocation?
  8. Are beneficiary-wise and event-wise expenditure details available?
  9. Why was the original budget for Contingent Paid Staff zero while the final allocation reached Rs. 5,487,998?
  10. Are all budget increases supported by competent-authority approvals and proper financial orders?
  11. What explains the expenditure appearing higher than the final budget under several allowance heads?
  12. Are complete vouchers, sanction orders, procurement documents and supporting records available for the major expenditures?

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE NEEDED

The use of public funds for sports development in Upper Chitral is an important matter of public interest.

The available figures show that while the DSO Upper Chitral had a final budget of nearly Rs. 240 million, actual expenditure was only around Rs. 10.84 million.

At the same time, the A05270 “TO OTHERS” head received a final allocation of Rs. 2.8 million and almost the entire amount was spent.

For greater transparency, the relevant authorities could make public the complete beneficiary-wise and event-wise details of the Rs. 2.8 million spent under A05270, including the names of recipients, amounts paid, dates of payment, purpose of expenditure and supporting documentation.

Such disclosure would help determine whether the funds allocated for sports promotion produced measurable benefits for athletes, clubs, tournaments and young people in Upper Chitral.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Original Budget: Rs. 119,466,170

Released Budget: Rs. 239,826,034

Final Budget: Rs. 239,961,639

Total Expenditure: Rs. 10,844,333

Final Budget Balance: Rs. 229,117,306

Expenditure as a percentage of Final Budget: Approximately 4.52%

A05270 Final Budget: Rs. 2,800,000

A05270 Expenditure: Rs. 2,799,800

A05270 Balance: Rs. 200

A05270 Utilization: Approximately 99.99%

The above analysis is based on the financial figures provided. The figures themselves do not establish financial misconduct or illegality. Any final determination regarding irregularities would require examination of the original vouchers, sanction orders, accounting records, procurement documents and relevant audit or investigation findings.

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