Audit

Auditor General of British Columbia

OAG-BC

62/100

Summary

The Auditor General of British Columbia is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of a special committee of the Legislative Assembly, for a single non-renewable 8-year term. The office conducts financial and performance audits of provincial government ministries, Crown corporations, health authorities, school districts, and post-secondary institutions. Reports are presented to the Legislative Assembly without executive prepublication review.

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, S.B.C. 2003, c. 2
Citation
S.B.C. 2003, c. 2
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Government of British Columbia ministries, Crown corporations, health authorities, school districts, and post-secondary institutions

Secondary Sources