S.L. 601.1 Art. 55Paylists and vouchers.

(1) In the case of salaries paid on a four weekly basis, the relative paylists or vouchers shall be prepared by the Office of the Prime Minister or such other government agency or department forming part or directly responsible to the said Office for the issue of salaries, from information furnished by departments in accordance with instructions issued by the Office of the Prime Minister from time to time.

(2) Payments shall be effected from the respective vote.

(3) The Office of the Prime Minister shall be responsible for the correctness of computations of salaries according to approved rates and regulations, for the proper deductions from salaries on account of contributions or other liabilities and shall certify each paylist or voucher accordingly.

(4) The Head of Department concerned shall be responsible for the correctness of all the information that he may be required to furnish to the Office of the Prime Minister or to such government agency or department as mentioned in sub-regulation (1), for the purpose of computations of salaries and for all additions and deductions. He shall certify on the paylist or voucher that the salaries, increments and allowances for the period stated therein are due for services rendered by the persons named, that funds are available and that the incidence of charge is correct.