Audit
Audit Office of New South Wales
AONSW
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Summary
The Auditor-General of New South Wales is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the executive to an 8-year non-renewable term. The Audit Office conducts financial statement audits and performance audits of NSW Government agencies, state-owned corporations, and entities receiving state grants. The Auditor-General reports to Parliament and has full access to records. The Auditor-General may only be removed for cause by the Governor on address of both Houses of Parliament.
Independence Scorecard
56/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 8 years |
| 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 | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Government Sector Audit Act 1983 (NSW)
- Citation
- NSW Act No. 152 of 1983
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
NSW Government agencies, statutory bodies, state-owned corporations, and entities receiving NSW grants; financial and performance audits