Office of the Director of Audit
ODA
Summary
The Director of Audit of Saint Christopher and Nevis is constitutionally established under Sections 103-105 of the Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis (1983) and governs the audit of federal public accounts. The Director is appointed by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the Public Service Commission with the concurrence of the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition — a bipartisan appointment reflecting the Westminster model. The Director audits all federal government accounts and reports to the National Assembly through the Public Accounts Committee. The federation's two-island structure means Nevis Island Administration has separate financial oversight arrangements, but the federal Director's mandate covers the federal consolidated fund and federal entities.
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
- Finance Administration Act; Constitution of Saint Christopher and Nevis ss. 103-105
- Citation
- Finance Administration Act (St Kitts and Nevis); Const. ss. 103-105
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All federal government ministries, departments, and statutory bodies of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis; audit of federal public accounts; financial and compliance audit.