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
52/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| 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
- 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
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Government of the Northwest Territories departments and entities; audited by the federal Auditor General of Canada under the Northwest Territories Act