Auditor-General of Pakistan
AGP
Summary
The Auditor-General of Pakistan is constitutionally established under Articles 168-171 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973) and governed by the Auditor-General's (Functions, Powers and Terms and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2001. The Auditor-General is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister for a single non-renewable 4-year term or until age 65, whichever is earlier; removal requires the same process as for a Judge of the Supreme Court (referral to a Supreme Judicial Council and Presidential order). The Auditor-General audits all accounts of the federal and provincial governments, public corporations, and bodies receiving government funds, and submits reports to the President (for federal accounts) and Governors (for provincial accounts), who lay them before the respective legislature. The office has full statutory access to all public accounts and records. Annual audit reports are laid before Parliament and published by the Public Accounts Committee.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| 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
- Auditor-General's (Functions, Powers and Terms and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2001
- Citation
- Ordinance No. XXIII of 2001; Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Arts. 168-171
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All federal and provincial government revenues, expenditures, and accounts; federal corporations; autonomous bodies substantially funded by the federal government; military accounts (except operational/classified portions)