<h1>CAG Report: Himachal Pradesh Government Fails to Submit 2,990 Utilisation Certificates for Rs 2,795.23 Crore Expenditure</h1> The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) reported that the Himachal Pradesh government failed to submit 2,990 utilisation certificates for Rs 2,795.23 crore expenditure, raising concerns about fund usage. The report highlighted that 1,342 certificates for Rs 1,744.60 crore were pending for the 2023-24 period. The state's total receipts dropped to Rs 54,104 crore in 2023-24 from Rs 60,556.70 crore the previous year, primarily due to reduced central grants. Despite a slight decrease in revenue deficit, government liabilities increased significantly, with internal debts and central loans rising. Additionally, Rs 10,442.87 crore of the budget allocation remained unspent.