Audit
Auditor General of Nova Scotia
OAG-NS
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Summary
The Auditor General of Nova Scotia is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, for a 10-year non-renewable term. The office audits provincial departments, Crown agencies, and grant recipients and reports to the House of Assembly.
Independence Scorecard
65/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 10 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, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 23
- Citation
- R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 23
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Nova Scotia government departments, Crown agencies, and entities receiving provincial grants or subsidies