Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)Chapter 2 : Auditor-GeneralPart 1: Status and functions3. Constitutional and legal status |
The Auditor-General—
(a) | is the supreme audit institution of the Republic; |
(b) | has full legal capacity, is independent and is subject only to the Constitution and the law, including this Act; |
(c) | must be impartial and must exercise the powers and perform the functions of office without fear, favour or prejudice; and |
(d) | is accountable to the National Assembly. |