Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-GeneralPart 1: Deputy Auditor-General32. Responsibilities of Deputy Auditor-General |
| (1) | The Deputy Auditor-General is the head of the administration who must perform the functions of office in accordance with the directions of the Auditor-General. |
| (2) | As administrative head, the Deputy Auditor-General— |
| (a) | is responsible for the management of the administration, including— |
| (i) | the formation and development of an efficient staff; |
| (ii) | the organisation, control and management of all staff; and |
| (iii) | the maintenance of discipline; |
| (b) | must comply with section 43; |
| (c) | must carry out the decisions of the Auditor-General, subject to section 45(2); |
| (d) | must perform such duties and may exercise such powers as the Auditor-General may delegate to the Deputy Auditor-General; and |
| (e) | must report to the Auditor-General on aspects of management and the exercise of responsibilities, duties and powers, at such frequency and in such manner, as the Auditor-General may require. |
| (3) | The Deputy Auditor-General must exercise the responsibilities, duties and powers of office subject to the directions of the Auditor-General. |