Audit
Vérificateur général du Québec (Auditor General of Quebec)
VGQ
65/100
Summary
The Auditor General of Quebec (Vérificateur général du Québec) is appointed by the National Assembly for a single non-renewable 10-year term. The office audits provincial government departments, health and education networks, Crown corporations, and grant recipients. Reports are tabled in the National Assembly 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
- Act respecting the Auditor General, R.S.Q., c. V-5.01
- Citation
- R.S.Q., c. V-5.01
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Quebec government departments, bodies in the public network (health, education), Crown corporations, and entities receiving provincial funds