Audit
Auditor General of Ontario
OAG-ON
65/100
Summary
The Auditor General of Ontario is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, for a single non-renewable 10-year term. The office audits Ontario government ministries, Crown agencies, broader public sector organizations, and grant recipients. Reports are made to the Legislative Assembly and are public without executive prepublication review.
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.O. 1990, c. A.35
- Citation
- R.S.O. 1990, c. A.35
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Ontario government ministries, Crown agencies, public entities, broader public sector organizations, and entities receiving provincial grants