UPSC Optional 2014Question 20Public AdministrationFinancial Administration350 words

“The fact that we call something performance auditing means that we imply salient features which can distinguish it from other forms of inquiry.” Discuss with reference to the main measures or indicators of performance measurement. (Answer in 350 words)

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