The Office of the Sr. Deputy Accountant General, Local Bodies, (Audit & Accounts )-I, Maharashtra,  Mumbai came into existence on 28-07-2004 consequent to the Eleventh Finance commission recommendation for improvement of accounting and auditing arrangement at the local government level including an enhanced role for the Comptroller & Auditor General. The office functions under the administrative control of Pr. Accountant General (Audit)-I, Maharashtra, Mumbai,

The office is situated in the 1st floor of Pratishtha Bhavan (Old Central Government offices Complex), , Maharshi Karve Marg, New Marine Lines, Mumbai – 400 020.