Audit

Auditor General of Manitoba

OAG-MB

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Summary

The Auditor General of Manitoba is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs, for a 6-year renewable term. The office audits provincial departments, Crown corporations, and grant recipients. Reports are submitted to the Legislative Assembly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 59/100 (moderate)
59/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length6 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
The Auditor General Act, C.C.S.M. c. A180
Citation
C.C.S.M. c. A180
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Manitoba government departments, Crown corporations, and entities receiving provincial grants or loans

Secondary Sources