CAG finds pension sector governance framework lacking in key areas
This performance audit examined the governance, fund management, and subscriber protection mechanisms of key entities and schemes in India's pension sector for the period from April 2017 to March 2024.
The audit concerns the Department of Financial Services, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), statutory pension systems (EPFO, CMPFO, SPFO, ATEPFO), six autonomous bodies/CPSEs (CCIL, CPCL, RINL, MECON, CDLB, IIFT), and four government schemes for the unorganised sector and senior citizens (APY, PMSYM, PMKMY, PMVVY).
- The audit assessed the functioning of the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for effective governance, prudent fund management, and protection of subscribers' interests.
- The audit covered the period from April 2017 to March 2024.
- The audit was conducted between January 2022 and August 2024.
- The report evaluates three broad functional areas: Governance Framework, Fund Management, and Protection of subscribers' interests.
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| Official title | Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Key Entities and Schemes in Pension Sector Union Government Department of Financial Services Report No. 15 of 2026 (Performance Audit - Civil) |
| Source body | Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) — audit reports |
| Reference number | Report No. 15 of 2026 |
| Status | None (audit_report) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |