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
62/100
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, S.B.C. 2003, c. 2
- Citation
- S.B.C. 2003, c. 2
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Government of British Columbia ministries, Crown corporations, health authorities, school districts, and post-secondary institutions