About Us

Public Works Department was formed in Feb. 1855. The respective Chief Engineers of the then provinces were made responsible for compilation of Accounts and control over expenditure incurred by the disbursing officers. During the year 1860, it was felt that Chief Engineers were not able to manage the accounts and this responsibility was taken back them. During the year 1889 a committee was set up by the Govt. P.W. Accounts, which stressed the need for having a properly trained accountant in the office of every Executive Engineer.

IN FOCUS

The blog section, titled DAO’s Corner, is now fully functional and ready to showcase contributions. All cadre members are warmly invited to submit articles or insights on topics relevant to our professional and personal growth. Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:

  • Best practices in Works and Contracts
  • Efficient office procedures and sound working practices
  • Accounting practices specific to Public Works
  • Lifestyle topics, such as stress management in the workplace
  • Personal travel experiences or reflections

Please send your contributions to info@daoodisha.org to help enrich this platform for all members.

When submitting, kindly ensure that the contributions should be original. Imported images or data , if any, used in the Article , are to be properly credited to their original sources, in line with copyright guidelines. This will maintain the integrity of our content and show respect for the original creators.

Have a Query? Consult Us

If you have query regarding any financial matter and want to consult us then

Click Here

Our Organization

Divisional Accountants Cadre is one of the oldest cadres in the country. This cadre was created with a definite purpose of keeping central control over the spending by the respective State Govt. in the Public Works Department. It came into existence more than 165 years ago i.e. from the year 1855. Subsequently, according to the recommendations of different committees constituted for the purpose of working of Public Works Accounts during the year 1858, 1889 etc, the duties, responsibilities, and status of the Divisional Accountants were finalized. Divisional Accountants / Divisional Accounts Officers/Sr.

Our Organization

Divisional Accountants Cadre is one of the oldest cadres in the country. This cadre was created with a definite purpose of keeping central control over the spending by the respective State Govt. in the Public Works Department. It came into existence more than 165 years ago i.e. from the year 1855. Subsequently, according to the recommendations of different committees constituted for the purpose of working of Public Works Accounts during the year 1858, 1889 etc, the duties, responsibilities, and status of the Divisional Accountants were finalized. Divisional Accountants / Divisional Accounts Officers/Sr.

Photo Gallery

Our State

Odisha has become a hub of educational and health care prominence. Premier institutes of national importance like AIIMS, IIT, NISER, IISER, IIM, Institute of Physics, Institute of Mathematics, Institute of Life Science, Central University, Rice Research Institute, and several Medical Universities apart from high-class other Government and Private Universities cater to the educational endeavour of the Government.

DAO Corner

ODISHA DAOs’ & DAs’ ASSOCIATION

The Cadre of Divisional Accountants is one of the oldest serving cadre of the Country. It was constituted as early as 1860 and by 1946-47, it had become an organised cadre working in the PWD and other divisions but administered by respective Accountant General.

Follow Odisha DAOs' & DAs' Association :