Audit

National Audit Office of Malawi

NAO Malawi

66/100

Summary

The National Audit Office of Malawi operates under the Public Audit Act No. 7 of 2003. The Auditor General is appointed by the President on advice of the Public Appointments Committee for a single non-renewable 7-year term. NAO Malawi reports to the National Assembly and is an AFROSAI-E member applying ISSAI standards.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 66/100 (good)
66/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length7 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Public Audit Act No. 7 of 2003
Citation
Public Audit Act, No. 7 of 2003 (Malawi)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Supreme audit institution for Malawi; audits public accounts, government ministries, departments, and state-owned enterprises. Reports to the National Assembly.

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