Archive · 23 Jul 2026
GVMC's Digital Accounting Systems Under Review
A meeting was held at the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) to review its digital accounting and ERP systems.
The Government Accounting Standards Advisory Board (GASAB) is conducting a field assessment to prepare a new National Municipal Accounting Manual (NMAM–2.0).
The assessment aims to evaluate accounting practices, digital financial management systems, and technological capabilities of Urban Local Bodies across India.
GVMC presented its digital initiatives, including its e-Municipal ERP and DEABAS-CGG-based accounting system.
The government emphasized the importance of digital governance and transparent accounting practices.
The findings will help develop a modern accounting framework for municipalities nationwide.
A high-level review meeting was held at GVMC to assess its digital accounting and ERP systems.
The assessment is part of the preparation for the National Municipal Accounting Manual (NMAM–2.0).
GVMC presented its digital initiatives, including e-Municipal ERP and DEABAS-CGG-based accounting system.
The government emphasized the importance of digital governance and transparent accounting practices.
The assessment aims to identify best accounting practices and digital reforms across municipalities.
GVMC covers an area of 685 square kilometres and serves a population of over 2.5 million.
The assessment includes a 40-point questionnaire on accounting and digital maturity.
Officials from various departments and organizations participated in the meeting.
- Who
- Government Accounting Standards Advisory Board (GASAB), Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Alka Rehani Bhardwaj, Ketan Garg, S. Suresh Kumar, Sampath Kumar
- What
- Field assessment of GVMC's digital accounting and ERP systems
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) in Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To prepare the National Municipal Accounting Manual (NMAM–2.0) and assess accounting practices and digital financial management systems
Government Perspective
Local Body Perspective
Importance of Digital Reforms
Government Perspective
The Government emphasizes the need for digital governance and transparent accounting practices in Urban Local Bodies.
Local Body Perspective
GVMC highlights its existing digital initiatives and systems as part of the assessment.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Chairperson
- Alka Rehani Bhardwaj
- GVMC Commissioner
- Ketan Garg
- Principal Secretary
- S. Suresh Kumar
- CDMA
- Sampath Kumar
- GVMC Area
- 685 square kilometres
- GVMC Population
- Over 2.5 million
- Assessment Parameters
- 40-point questionnaire