Formulation, distribution and monitoring of district budget (current and development)
Examination and scrutiny of proposals for re-appropriation and supplementary grant and their approval by the competent authority/forum
Financial management and control of offices of departments of the district government
Examination of schemes of new expenditures
Functions of Principal Accounting Officers and Departmental Accounting Officers. Preparation, communication and execution of financial sanctions in accordance with the Delegation of Financial Power Rules
Collection of provincial taxes and their immediate deposit into Provincial Treasury and submission of collection accounts to the Provincial Government
Examination and advice on matters directly or indirectly affecting the district finances
Maintenance of district, tehsil and town provincial accounts and reconciliation
Monitoring the ways and means position/accounts of the district, Tehsil and town government with the SBP/NBP, and coordination with the Provincial Finance Department
Liaison with the Pakistan Audit Department for the disposal of audit observations. Matters regarding Departmental Accounts Committee/Public Accounts Committee Business
Service and administrative matters, having financial implications, of employees of the district governments in accordance with the rules and policies of the government
Creation/up gradation of posts, either permanently or temporarily with the approval of the Finance Department
Sanction of the Provincial Government for obtaining loans
Adherence/implementation of schedule of rates prescribed by the Provincial Government
Prudent management of assets and liabilities of District Governments
Sanctioning of loans to the Tehsil Municipal Administrations/Union Administrations from own resources
Implementation of pay/pension policy/rules framed by the provincial government
Purchase of stores and capital goods for departments of the district government, as prescribed under the Purchase Manual
Approval of rate and running contracts
Any other functions as assigned to the district government
Planning & Development
Within the policy frame work given by the Provincial Government preparing the Annual Development Programme of the District in coordination with all Districts in coordination with all Districts Offices of Provincial line departments
Approval of development schemes according to the Delegation of Powers under the Financial Rules
Appraisal, evaluation (major/selected schemes) and monitoring of implementation of development schemes in physical and financial terms
Coordination within the District Government Departments and with the Provincial Government, on policy issues
Preparing of Five Years and other District Development Plans
Purchase of stores and goods as delegated under Financial Rules
Accounts
Maintenance of City Government accounts
Liasion with provincial Finance department and office of the Accountant General Punjab
Ensuring financial discipline and removal of audit objections
Enterprises & Investment Promotion
Creation of conducive environment to tap investment and help existing enterprise
