(3)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(4)
The Auditor General shall—
audit and report on public accounts;
conduct financial and value for money audits in respect of any project
involving public funds; and
have power to employ private auditors to assist him or her in the
performance of his or her functions.
The Auditor General shall in each year submit to Parliament a report of the
accounts he or she has audited.
(5)
The accounts of the office of the Auditor General shall be audited and
reported upon by an auditor appointed by Parliament.
(6)
In performing his or her duties the Auditor General shall not be under the
direction or control of any person or authority.
13.
Vacation of office of Auditor General. (Article 163(10) and (11))
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
The President may remove the Auditor General from office for—
inability to perform the functions of his or her office;
misbehaviour or misconduct; or
incompetence.
(2)
The Auditor General may retire at the age of sixty years but shall vacate the
office at the age of seventy years.
(3)
The office of the Auditor General shall fall vacant if he or she has been
sentenced to death or imprisonment exceeding nine months without the option of a fine
imposed by a competent court.
14.
Accountability. (Article 164)
(1)
A Permanent Secretary or accounting officer shall be answerable to
Parliament for the funds in that Ministry or department.
(2)
Any officer who permits or takes part in the use of public funds different
from existing instructions shall be accountable for any loss suffered.
(3)
Parliament shall monitor all expenditure of public funds.
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