Audit
Auditor General of the Maldives
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Summary
The Auditor General of the Maldives is established under the Audit Act (Law No. 4/2007) and the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives (2008, Art. 213). The Auditor General is appointed by the President with the approval of the People's Majlis (Parliament) for a 7-year non-renewable term, and may be removed only for cause through the same process as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The Auditor General has full statutory access to all government accounts and records. Annual audit reports are submitted to the People's Majlis and published.
Independence Scorecard
64/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 7 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 of the Maldives (Law No. 4/2007)
- Citation
- Audit Act of the Maldives (Law No. 4/2007); Constitution of the Republic of Maldives (2008), Art. 213
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state funds and accounts; all government ministries, agencies, government-owned companies, and bodies funded by the State; reports to the People's Majlis (Parliament).