Audit
Office of the Federal Auditor General of Ethiopia
OFAG
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Summary
The Office of the Federal Auditor General was established under Proclamation No. 383/2004. The Federal Auditor General is appointed by the House of Peoples' Representatives on recommendation of the Prime Minister and reports to Parliament. Constitutional basis: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Constitution, Art. 101.
Independence Scorecard
72/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 7 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Federal Audit Proclamation No. 383/2004
- Citation
- Proclamation No. 383/2004 (Federal Negarit Gazeta)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Supreme audit institution for Ethiopia; audits the federal budget, state-owned enterprises, and all federal public entities. Reports to the House of Peoples' Representatives.