Audit

Victorian Auditor-General's Office

VAGO

62/100

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

Independence Score: 62/100 (good)
62/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length8 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Audit Act 1994 (Vic)
Citation
Vic Act No. 2 of 1994
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Victorian Government departments, agencies, statutory authorities, and publicly funded entities; financial and performance audits

Secondary Sources