Audit
Victorian Auditor-General's Office
VAGO
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Summary
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The Auditor-General of Victoria is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee of Parliament to an 8-year non-renewable term. VAGO conducts financial statement audits and performance audits of Victorian Government entities. The Auditor-General reports to Parliament and has full access to records held by audited entities. Removal requires an address of both Houses of Parliament for cause.
Independence Scorecard
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Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative 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
- Audit Act 1994 (Vic)
- Citation
- Vic Act No. 2 of 1994
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Victorian Government departments, agencies, statutory authorities, and publicly funded entities; financial and performance audits