​​​​​​​Bhubaneswar, November 5: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg has urged Financial Advisors (FAs) of state government departments to expedite budget expenditure, strengthen fiscal discipline and ensure effective utilisation of public funds.

Addressing a one-day workshop on Works Contract Services and the TDS mechanism under the OGST Act, organised by the Finance Department in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, she stressed the need for simplified financial approvals, timely spending and greater accountability.

Garg called on finance officers to support priority sectors such as tourism, industry, logistics and revenue generation to achieve the goals of ‘Viksit Odisha’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’.

The workshop covered GST provisions, works contracts, TDS procedures, service charges, the Just-in-Time Funding System and management of DDO accounts.

The Chief Secretary also interacted with 48 trainee officers of the Odisha Finance Service and Odisha Taxation and Accounts Service (2024 batch), urging them to uphold integrity, professionalism and public service while embracing digital technology and modern financial practices.