Audit
Office of the Auditor General of Uganda
OAG Uganda
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Summary
Uganda's Auditor General operates under the National Audit Act 2008 (Cap. 51). The Auditor General is appointed by the President on advice of the Public Service Commission and approved by Parliament for a single non-renewable 7-year term. OAG Uganda reports to Parliament and applies ISSAI standards as an AFROSAI-E member.
Independence Scorecard
66/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 7 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- National Audit Act, Chapter 51 (Laws of Uganda) / National Audit Act 2008
- Citation
- National Audit Act 2008 (Uganda), Cap. 51
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Supreme audit institution for Uganda; audits all public funds, government accounts, local governments, and public enterprises. Reports to Parliament.