Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)

Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-General

Part 3: Financial administration

44. Financial responsibilities of other staff members
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Each member of the staff of the Auditor-General exercising financial management responsibilities must take all reasonable steps within his or her area of responsibility to ensure—

(a)that the system of financial management and internal control established for the administration is carried out diligently;
(b)that the financial and other resources of the Auditor-General are utilized effectively, efficiently, economically and transparently;
(c)that any irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and losses resulting from criminal conduct, are prevented;
(d)that all revenue due to the Auditor-General is collected;
(e)that the provisions of this Act to the extent applicable to that staff member, including any delegations by the Auditor-General or the Deputy Auditor-General, are complied with; and
(f)that the assets of the Auditor-General are effectively managed, safeguarded and maintained, and that liabilities are properly managed.