Office of the Director of Audit
ODA
Summary
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The Director of Audit (Auditor General) of Antigua and Barbuda is constitutionally mandated under Sections 109-111 of the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda (1981) and operationally governed by the Finance Administration Act 2006. The Director of Audit is appointed by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the Public Service Commission, subject to concurrence of the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition — a bipartisan appointment reflecting the Westminster model.
The Director audits all government accounts and reports to Parliament through the Public Accounts Committee. Removal requires a tribunal process for incapacity or misconduct. Annual audit reports are tabled in the House of Representatives.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Legislative review |
Statute
- Name
- Finance Administration Act 2006; Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda ss. 109-111
- Citation
- Finance Administration Act 2006 (Cap. 171); Const. ss. 109-111
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All government ministries, departments, statutory bodies, and Crown corporations; audit of public accounts; compliance and performance audit of all public revenues and expenditures.