These certificates confirm that officials used public funds for the right purpose. Without them, the government cannot track spending clearly. The audit report says most of the pending amount relates to the financial years 2023–24 and 2024–25.

The Comptroller and Auditor General warned that such delays hurt financial discipline. The report also points to weak monitoring systems in departments.

Opposition leaders questioned the government’s accountability. They demanded faster action to clear the backlog.

Financial experts say departments must submit utilisation certificates quickly. Timely reporting helps maintain transparency and public trust. The state government now faces pressure to improve its financial management system.

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