Audit
Office of the Auditor General Western Australia
OAG WA
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Summary
The Auditor General of Western Australia is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a joint parliamentary committee to an 8-year non-renewable term. The OAG conducts financial statement audits and performance audits of WA Government entities. The Auditor General reports to Parliament and has full access to records. 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
- Auditor General Act 2006 (WA)
- Citation
- WA Act No. 20 of 2006
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Western Australian Government agencies, statutory authorities, government trading enterprises, and entities receiving WA grants; financial and performance audits