Audit
Office of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of Zimbabwe
C&AG Zimbabwe
71/100
Summary
Zimbabwe's Comptroller and Auditor-General operates under the Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19] and the Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013, ss. 309-310. The Comptroller and Auditor-General is appointed by the President on advice of the Judicial Service Commission for a single non-renewable 6-year term. It reports to Parliament and applies ISSAI standards.
Independence Scorecard
71/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 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
- Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19]
- Citation
- Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19], as read with Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013, ss. 309-310
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Supreme audit institution for Zimbabwe; audits all government accounts, public entities, state enterprises, and local authorities. Reports to Parliament.