Vinod Rai

Vinod Rai (born 23 May 1948) is an Indian economist who served as the 11th Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He is the current chairman of UN Panel of External Auditors.

Quotes

• We are incapable of making fundamental errors as being discussed in media. Our report will make clear all doubts on fallacies (that are) being talked about.
  • seminar on 'Public Accountability and the Role of CAG' organized by the Institute of Public Auditors of India at New Delhi on 28/03/2012.

• We are not in the business of finding faults. But when we detect some loopholes during the process of audit, we advise the executive to plug those loopholes.
  • seminar on 'Public Accountability and the Role of CAG' organized by the Institute of Public Auditors of India at New Delhi on 28/03/2012.

• They (CAG auditors) are the best in the world. Both developing and developed countries send their auditors to train with us at our academies. Effectiveness and robustness of our processes have led us to being appointed auditor for global agencies.
  • seminar on 'Public Accountability and the Role of CAG' organized by the Institute of Public Auditors of India at New Delhi on 28/03/2012.

• We cannot do the role of cheerleaders. We strive to provide objective feedback on the functioning of the various departments of the government.
  • speaking at the inaugural function of a Conference of Accountants General. CAG: We can’t don the role of cheerleaders