Auditor-General for Kaduna State
AuG-Kaduna
Summary
The Auditor-General for Kaduna State is established under Sections 125-128 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Kaduna State Audit Service Law No. 4 of 2017 enacted by the Kaduna State House of Assembly. 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. Kaduna State has been a focus of public financial management reform, and the 2017 Audit Service Law was part of a broader fiscal transparency reform program.
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 | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Kaduna State Audit Service Law No. 4 of 2017
- Citation
- Kaduna State Audit Service Law No. 4 of 2017
Jurisdiction scope
All Kaduna State ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals receiving appropriations from the Kaduna State Consolidated Revenue Fund