Who is an Auditor General?
An auditor general, also known in some countries as a comptroller general or comptroller and auditor general, is a senior civil servant charged with improving government accountability by auditing and reporting on the government’s operations.
Auditor General Offices In South Africa
The Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) conducts regular audits of national and provincial government departments, identified public entities, municipalities, and municipal entities (its clients or auditees).
Furthermore, AGSA conducts discretionary audits, such as performance audits, special audits, and investigations. Its audit reports are made public and are tabled in Parliament, provincial legislatures, and municipal councils. In addition to these audit-specific reports, AGSA publishes general reports each year, in which it analyses the outcomes of the audits at national, provincial, and municipal levels.
Contact Details
| Postal | PO Box 446, Pretoria, 0001 |
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| Physical | 4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, Lynnwood Manor |
| Tel | 012 426 8000 |
| Web | www.agsa.co.za |
Who is the current auditor general in South Africa?
Ms Tsakani Maluleke
Ms Tsakani Maluleke is South Africa’s auditor-general, the first woman to hold this position in the supreme audit institution’s 109-year history. She was also the first female deputy auditor-general.
What is the role of the auditor general in South Africa?
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) is the supreme audit institution (SAI) of South Africa. It is the only institution that, by law, has to audit and report on how the government is spending the South African taxpayers’ money. This has been the focus of the AGSA as an institution since its inception in 1911.
Who appoints the auditor general of South Africa?
Parliament
The Auditor-General (AG) is a person who is appointed by Parliament for a fixed term of between five and ten years to run the AGSA. The AG is the head of the organization and is accountable for the administration. What is the role of the Deputy Auditor-General?
What are the qualifications for the Auditor-General in South Africa?
The person who will be recommended for this position must be a chartered accountant or possess equivalent qualifications, with the following attributes:
specialized knowledge of, or experience in auditing, state finances, and public administration; be impartial and able to exercise his or her powers and perform his or her functions without fear, favor or prejudice; and maintain high ethical standards.
What types of audits are the auditor general responsible for in South Africa?
Mandatory audits and discretionary audits. Report on factual findings with regard to financial misconduct, maladministration, and impropriety; based on allegations or matters of public interest.