Audit

Auditor General of Canada (Northwest Territories)

OAG-NT

52/100

Summary

The Northwest Territories does not have its own Auditor General; under the Northwest Territories Act, the federal Auditor General of Canada audits the GNWT's public accounts. Reports are presented to the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. The Auditor General of Canada holds this role by statute and the appointment and removal standards follow the federal Auditor General Act.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 52/100 (moderate)
52/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentMixed (multi-branch)
Term lengthNot specified
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
Northwest Territories Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-27, s. 25 (providing for audit by Auditor General of Canada)
Citation
R.S.C. 1985, c. N-27, s. 25
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Government of the Northwest Territories departments and entities; audited by the federal Auditor General of Canada under the Northwest Territories Act

Secondary Sources