Auditor-General for Rivers State
AuG-Rivers
Summary
The Auditor-General for Rivers State is established under Sections 125-128 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Rivers 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. Rivers State is Nigeria's major oil-producing state and the Rivers State House of Assembly has historically placed high oversight demands on the executive in relation to oil derivation fund management. Annual audit reports are submitted to the 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
- Rivers State Audit Service Law (as enacted by Rivers State House of Assembly)
- Citation
- Rivers State Audit Service Law
Jurisdiction scope
All Rivers State ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals receiving appropriations from the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Fund