Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is using Open Data Kit (ODK) platform a new digital tool to improve transparency and accountability in public spending.
- Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform is a digital platform which allows the CAG to collect and manage data securely.
- It is used for designing, collecting, and managing data to enhance transparency in public spending and accountability in government schemes.
- It is integrated with CAG’s own operating system called OIOS.
- It is end-to-end encrypted online portal.
- It is used to collect information for identifying problem areas warranting additional review.
- It also helps CAG in launching surveys in multiple languages at the same time
- Beneficiary Survey is one of the sources for information for audit planning as well as for collection of audit evidence.
- ODK toolkit was deployed to ascertain patient satisfaction while gathering evidence in auditing the performance of the AIIMS at Mangalagiri in Guntur district and the AIIMS at Bibinagar in Hyderabad.
