Office of the Auditor General of Vanuatu
Summary
The Auditor General of Vanuatu is established under Article 69 of the Constitution of Vanuatu (1980) and the Audit Act [CAP 244]. The Auditor General is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister following consultation with the Speaker of Parliament, and may be removed only for cause. The Auditor General has full statutory access to all government accounts and records. Audit reports are presented to Parliament and published. Vanuatu is a small Pacific island state with limited audit capacity; it receives technical support from the Pacific Regional Audit Initiative.
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
- Audit Act [CAP 244]
- Citation
- Audit Act [CAP 244]; Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu (1980), Art. 69
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All accounts and financial statements of the Government of Vanuatu, statutory authorities, and bodies substantially funded by the Government; reports to Parliament.