Audit

Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador

OAG-NL

65/100

Summary

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The Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the House of Assembly, for a 10-year non-renewable term under the Auditor General Act, 2021. The office audits provincial departments, Crown agencies, and grant recipients and reports to the House of Assembly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 65/100 (good)
65/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length10 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, 2021, S.N.L. 2021, c. A-6.01
Citation
S.N.L. 2021, c. A-6.01
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador departments, Crown agencies, and entities receiving provincial grants

Secondary Sources