SOP chapter 3 refers to two types of outsourcing:

• Outsourcing of training and placement as per information given at the application stage
• Other activities: Inform and share the agreement

Outsourced partners bank account where project related transactions will take place has to be registered and mapped to the dedicated project bank account under PFMS as per sub processes of 8.3. Outsourced partners for the particular activity have to comply with process 3.8.2 of SOP. Outsourced partners has to abide by the guidelines and SOP in force for the activity outsourced to them.

It is to be noted that payment of all entitlements to candidates should be from the Project Account of the PIA only. In no case, should it be routed through outsourced partners’ bank account. The compliance to the requirement of direct payment of entitlement to beneficiaries from the Project Account shall be part of Periodical Auditor’s monthly verification and report deviations, if any.