Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-GeneralPart 3: Financial administration39. Auditing of Auditor-General’s accounts, financial statements and financial management |
(1) | The oversight mechanism must annually appoint an independent external auditor to audit the accounts, financial statements, and financial management and performance information of the Auditor-General. |
(2) | A person appointed as external auditor in terms of subsection (1)— |
(a) | must be registered as an accountant and auditor in terms of the Public Accountants’ and Auditors’ Act and engaged in public practice as accountant and auditor; |
(b) | may not be a staff member in the administration of the Auditor-General; and |
(c) | may not have any conflict of interest as a result of the appointment. |