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The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is set to engage Chartered Accountant (CA) firms for the audit of approximately 350 autonomous bodies across the country. These bodies, which receive substantial funding from the government, are required to have their accounts audited to ensure financial propriety and accountability. By empanelling private CA firms, the CAG aims to leverage their professional expertise and resources to complete these audits in a timely and efficient manner. This move also provides a significant professional opportunity for CA firms to work with public sector entities. The selection of firms will be based on a transparent process, considering factors like their experience, size, and technical capabilities. This collaboration between a constitutional audit body and private professional firms is a key step in strengthening the financial oversight of autonomous public institutions.