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]
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]
Controversy
In July 2013, the news reported that a letter dated 23 May 2013 addressed to Parliament by President Jacob Zuma detailed a salary hike of R941 400 a year backdated for six-and-a-half years, a windfall of well over R6 million. The news were received with criticism.
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References
- ^ a b "Fakie replaced with new auditor general". Independent Online. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
- ^ "Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: Chapter 9". South African government information service. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
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