Joint Circular No. 297/1998/TTLT-KTNN-BTC guiding the implementation of uniform regulations for officials under the State Audit System.

CIRCULAR

JOINT CIRCULAR OF THE STATE AUDITING ORGANIZATION AND THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
NO. 297/1998/TTLT-KTNN-BTC, JULY 16, 1998
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIFORMS FOR STAFF
BELONGING TO THE STATE AUDITING SYSTEM

To implement the Prime Minister's opinion as stated in the Government Office's Notification No. 77/TB dated May 27, 1995 regarding the allowance for State Auditors to enjoy other policies currently applied to Inspectors.

The Joint Circular of the State Auditing Organization and the Ministry of Finance provides guidelines for implementing uniforms for staff belonging to the State Auditing System as follows:

I. APPLICABLE OBJECTS

Staff within the State Auditing Organization's establishment (including central State Auditors and regional State Auditors) shall be provided with uniforms for use when performing their duties.

II. STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PERIOD OF USE OF UNIFORMS

1. Staff within the State Auditing Organization's establishment shall be provided with uniforms in physical form and the period of use shall be as follows:

2. Clothing and other types of uniforms must be ordinary products produced domestically.

3. Specifications and colors of uniforms shall be determined by the Chief State Auditor.

III. MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS

1. Budget preparation: Based on the number of individuals eligible for uniform provision, the quantity and type of uniforms reaching their usage period, and current market prices, the State Auditing Organization shall prepare an annual budget for purchasing uniforms according to the corresponding chapters and items of the state budget, and submit it to the Ministry of Finance.

2. Funding allocation:

Annually, based on the procurement contracts signed between the State Auditing Organization and the supplying units, the Ministry of Finance shall allocate sufficient and timely funding to the State Auditing Organization for the purchase of uniforms. In cases where the State Auditing Organization procures uniforms for the entire system and the procurement contract value is large, before signing the contract, the State Auditing Organization must organize bidding in accordance with current regulations.

IV. DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT, AND USE OF UNIFORMS

1. The State Auditing Organization is responsible for purchasing and distributing uniforms throughout the State Auditing System. If distribution is delegated to regional auditing organizations, they must follow the unified guidance of the State Auditing Organization regarding the style, color, and quality of fabrics; prices must be actual but not exceed the price range set by the State Auditing Organization.

2. The State Auditing Organization and regional auditing organizations must ensure correct distribution to eligible recipients and within the specified period; maintain records of uniform distribution to each individual according to a standardized format prescribed by the State Auditing Organization. Strictly manage the financial principles governing the procurement and distribution of uniforms within their responsibility.

3. State Auditors must wear uniforms as prescribed when working at their office or traveling to other agencies.

4. If State Auditors' uniforms are damaged or lost without valid reasons during the usage period, they must purchase replacement uniforms according to the prescribed model themselves; the state will not provide compensation.

5. For cases of retirement, disability, resignation, or transfer to another position, if the provided uniforms have not reached their usage period, they need not be returned; if the usage period has expired and new uniforms have not been provided, they will not be provided.

V. IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS

This Circular takes effect fifteen days from the date of issuance.

During implementation, any issues arising should be reported to the joint ministries for appropriate amendments and supplements.