Auditor-General for Lagos State
AuG-Lagos
Summary
The Auditor-General for Lagos State is established under Sections 125-128 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Lagos State Audit Service Commission Law 2015 enacted by the Lagos State House of Assembly. Lagos State has one of Nigeria's most developed public financial management frameworks, and the 2015 Audit Service Commission Law establishes an Audit Service Commission to oversee the independence of the Auditor-General function, distinguishing it from weaker state-level implementations. Annual audit reports are submitted to the Lagos State House of Assembly.
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
- Lagos State Audit Service Commission Law 2015
- Citation
- Lagos State Audit Service Commission Law 2015
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All Lagos State ministries, departments, agencies, local governments, and parastatals receiving appropriations from the Lagos State Consolidated Revenue Fund