Audit
Office of the Auditor-General of Fiji
OAG
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Summary
The Auditor-General of Fiji is established under section 155 of the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji (2013) and the Audit Act 1969 (Cap. 65). The Auditor-General is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Offices Commission for a 3-year term and may be removed only for cause. The office has full access to government accounts, documents, and records. Annual audit reports are presented to Parliament and published. Fiji does not have a separate standalone national ombudsman institution under the 2013 Constitution.
Independence Scorecard
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Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 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
- Audit Act 1969 (Cap. 65), as amended; Constitution of Fiji (2013), s. 155
- Citation
- Audit Act 1969 (Cap. 65); Constitution of the Republic of Fiji (2013), s. 155
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All government ministries, departments, statutory authorities, and entities receiving government funding; audits financial statements and performance; reports to Parliament.