Who controls and administers the PERA Fund?

Under the PERA Force Laws, the PERA Fund is controlled and administered by the Authority itself. This legal provision ensures that the financial resources collected through fees, fines, rent, and other recoveries under the Act are managed by the regulatory body responsible for enforcement. The Authority oversees all receipts and expenditures of the Fund, ensuring that every transaction aligns with the objectives defined in the PERA Act.

The Authority’s control over the PERA Fund serves two key purposes:

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   Transparency and Accountability – All funds are maintained in accordance with government financial rules, and detailed records are kept for auditing and reporting.

   
   


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   Operational Efficiency – The Authority can directly allocate resources to enforcement operations, infrastructure improvement, and administrative needs without delays from external approvals.

   
   

By placing the control of the Fund in the hands of the Authority rather than the general government or individual officers, the PERA framework strengthens financial independence. It allows the Authority to function as a self-sustaining institution capable of managing its enforcement and environmental regulatory responsibilities effectively.

The PERA Fund plays a critical role in maintaining the operational stability of the enforcement system—covering expenses for staff training, maintenance of Enforcement Stations, and legal proceedings. The Act mandates that the Authority’s financial management follow transparent accounting and auditing procedures to uphold integrity in fund usage.

In summary, under the PERA Force Laws, the Authority is the sole body empowered to control and administer the PERA Fund, ensuring that all monetary resources are utilized lawfully and efficiently to achieve the objectives of the Act.