Audit

Office of the Auditor General of Seychelles

Auditor General

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Summary

The Auditor General of Seychelles operates under the Financial Management Act 2018, Part IX (ss. 68-75), replacing the earlier Public Finance Act Cap 178. The Auditor General is appointed by the President on advice of the Constitutional Appointments Authority for a 7-year term and reports to the National Assembly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 66/100 (good)
66/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length7 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Financial Management Act 2018, Part IX (Auditor General)
Citation
Financial Management Act 2018, ss. 68-75 (Seychelles)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Supreme audit institution for Seychelles; audits public accounts, government accounts, and statutory bodies. Reports to the National Assembly.

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