Audit

Auditor General of Alberta

OAG-AB

62/100

Summary

The Auditor General of Alberta is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly, for an 8-year non-renewable term. The office audits provincial departments, agencies, Crown corporations, and grant recipients. The Auditor General reports to the Legislative Assembly and cannot be removed except for cause on address of the Assembly.

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
Auditor General Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. A-46
Citation
R.S.A. 2000, c. A-46
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Government of Alberta departments, agencies, Crown corporations, and entities that receive provincial grants

Secondary Sources