Office of the Auditor General
AuGD
Summary
The Auditor General of Jamaica (formally: Auditor General's Department — AuGD) is constitutionally established under Section 122 of the Constitution of Jamaica (1962, as amended) and operationally governed by the Financial Administration and Audit Act. The Auditor General is appointed by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the Public Service Commission with bipartisan consultation — reflecting the Westminster model. The AuGD audits all government accounts and reports to the Houses of Parliament through the Public Accounts Committee. Removal requires a tribunal process for cause. Annual and special audit reports are tabled in Parliament. Jamaica's AuGD has progressively expanded performance and IT audit capabilities.
Independence Scorecard
| 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 | Legislative review |
Statute
- Name
- Audit Act; Financial Administration and Audit Act; Constitution s. 122
- Citation
- Financial Administration and Audit Act (Jamaica) as amended; Const. s. 122
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All ministries, departments, executive agencies, and statutory bodies of the Government of Jamaica; audit of public accounts; financial, compliance, and performance audit of all public revenues and expenditures.