Maanesar Camp for Fiscal Management

Summary of Key Facts from the Workshop Organized by the Cost Advisory Office

Event Overview:

• Organizer: Cost Advisory Office of the Expenditure Department, Ministry of Finance (DoE)
• Location & Dates: Workshop held from November 28 to 30, 2025, in Manesar, Haryana.
• Participants: Officials from the Cost Advisory Office, Haryana Government, and Swarna Jayanti Haryana Fiscal Management Institute.

Objectives of the Workshop:

• To enhance the state's public finance ecosystem through discussions and knowledge sharing.
• Emphasis on continuous learning and innovation within contemporary public administration.

Sessions Highlighted:

1. AI and ML in Governance:

   • Speaker: Rajiv Shouri, Director, IIIT Surat
   • Focused on enhancing administrative efficiency and transparency through emerging technologies like AI and ML.

2. Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Engagement:

   • Speaker: Prof. Naveen Sirohi, IICA
   • Discussed principles of corporate governance aimed at promoting accountability and overall effectiveness.

3. Forensic Accounting:

   • Speaker: Prof. Sandeep Goyal, MDI Gurgaon
   • Emphasized the importance of strong financial vigilance and rapid identification of irregularities.

4. Public Data and Inclusive Growth:

   • Speaker: Prof. Rishabh Agarwal, ISB Hyderabad
   • Presented on the emerging significance of public data as public goods for equitable designs of user-fee structures.

Key Proposals:

• Establishment of a nodal cell within the Education Department to develop standardized costing frameworks and practices for municipal services at both local and international levels.
• Strategic guidance to address existing challenges and enhance fiscal governance with specific, timely action plans.

Discussions and Roundtables:

• Focus on equitable pricing models and mechanisms to ensure inclusive decision-making facilitated by the Indian Cost Accounting Services.
• Addressed user-fee structures and corporate governance challenges in depth.

Final Workshop Session:

• Topic: "New Pathways for Professional Development and Growth"
• Explored areas where Indian Cost Accounting Service officers can become catalysts for change aligning with contemporary technical and economic advancements.

Closing Remarks:

• Highlighted the analytical depth and commitment of officials in fortifying fiscal administration.
• Encouragement for readiness to face future challenges in a dynamically interconnected world.

This workshop sought to promote the notion that young officers should bring new perspectives and agility to future financial deliberations.