Auditor-General (South Africa)

The Auditor-General is an office established by the 1996 Constitution of South Africa and is one of the Chapter nine institutions intended to support democracy, although its history dates back at least 95 years [1].

The incumbent is Terence Nombembe, who was appointed with effect from 1 December 2006 to replace Shauket Fakie on his retirement. Nombembe served as deputy auditor-general for five years prior to his appointment and his contract runs until 1 December 2013.[1]

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Mandate

The Auditor-General is required to report on the finances of all national, provincial and local government administrations and has the discretion to audit any institution that receives money for a public purpose.[2]

History

The Auditor General's office was established by legislation in 1911, and this legislation was amended over the years, with the institution celebrating its centenary in 2011.[3]

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