Audit

Auditor-General for Cross River State

AuG-CrossRiver

52/100

Summary

The Auditor-General for Cross River State is established under Sections 125-128 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Cross River State Audit Service Law. The Auditor-General is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the State Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly. Annual audit reports are submitted to the State House of Assembly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 52/100 (moderate)
52/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentMixed (multi-branch)
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Cross River State Audit Service Law (as enacted by Cross River State House of Assembly)
Citation
Cross River State Audit Service Law

Jurisdiction scope

All Cross River State ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals receiving appropriations from the Cross River State Consolidated Revenue Fund

Secondary Sources