Review of the Office of the Auditor General and the Auditor General Act 2006
Joint Audit Committee (2021 - 2025)· 7 November 2024review_report
The WA Joint Audit Committee reviewed the Auditor General Act 2006, finding it necessary for the Auditor General's functions. While the Auditor General generally performs effectively, information gathering powers regarding legal professional privilege need improvement. The report highlights delays in accessing information and makes recommendations for the Office of the Auditor General.
Impact
The report affects the Auditor General's office, government agencies subject to audit, and the Parliament, which relies on the Auditor General's reports for oversight. Improved information access and efficiency will benefit all stakeholders.
public_sectorauditor generalaudit actlegal privilegecabinet documentsinformation accessperformance auditfinancial auditpublic sectoraccountabilitytransparencyaudit recommendations
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