CDA Tightens Payroll Process For Regular Staff

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has implemented a new system for managing the monthly salary changes of its regular non-gazetted staff, with the process set to commence immediately. This standard operating procedure (SOP) was issued by the Director General Audit following a meeting held on September 9, 2026, according to a CDA document.

The new procedure requires all relevant directorates, divisions, and formations to furnish the CDA Accounts Officer (Pay and Audit II) with accurate and current employee data. Drawing and Disbursing Officers will now be tasked with processing payroll changes related to appointments, transfers, promotions, increments, leave, recoveries, deductions, and allowances. All other salary-related adjustments will be managed through the SAP system.

Each modification to an employee's monthly pay must be thoroughly reviewed and approved by the Divisional Accounts Officer and Accounts Officer before being entered into the payroll system. The CDA document emphasizes that no salary change will be processed without proper authorization, supporting documents, and the necessary verification. Non-compliance may lead to delays in salary payments, with the Drawing and Disbursing Officer bearing responsibility for such lapses.

All CDA offices, directorates, divisions, and formations have been instructed to ensure full adherence to the new protocol.