KATHMANDU, March 21: Pradeep Pariyar, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), has instituted a routine progress meeting with department heads every morning at 9:45 AM. This initiative aims to foster internal coordination and track daily progress, focusing on the achievements of the previous day and preparations for the current day at the departmental level.
“The meetings will be concise and will not interfere with our regular work or service delivery. We'll concentrate on substantive issues rather than procedural formalities. This approach will facilitate smoother progress by swiftly identifying and addressing any hurdles,” Pariyar explained, outlining the meeting's structure.
During a discussion held on Wednesday in his office, alongside the final audit presentation of the Auditor General for the fiscal year 2022/23, Pariyar met with department heads to deliberate on various operational strategies. He underscored the importance of proactive engagement by department heads to enhance efficiency and alleviate fiscal pressures.
The discussions primarily revolved around the roles and responsibilities of department heads, projects, units, secretariats, and programs as delineated in the audit report, covering both theoretical and practical aspects.
Shivraj Adhikari, head of the Finance Department, presented a preliminary report during the meeting. Additionally, Yadav Ghimire, head of the Internal Audit Unit, shared insights into prior related activities.