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

Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-General

Part 1: Deputy Auditor-General

32. Responsibilities of Deputy Auditor-General

 

(1) The Deputy Auditor-General is the head of the administration who must perform the functions of office in accordance with the directions of the Auditor-General.

 

(2) As administrative head, the Deputy Auditor-General—
(a) is responsible for the management of the administration, including—
(i) the formation and development of an efficient staff;
(ii) the organisation, control and management of all staff; and
(iii) the maintenance of discipline;
(b) must comply with section 43;
(c) must carry out the decisions of the Auditor-General, subject to section 45(2);
(d) must perform such duties and may exercise such powers as the Auditor-General may delegate to the Deputy Auditor-General; and
(e) must report to the Auditor-General on aspects of management and the exercise of responsibilities, duties and powers, at such frequency and in such manner, as the Auditor-General may require.

 

(3) The Deputy Auditor-General must exercise the responsibilities, duties and powers of office subject to the directions of the Auditor-General.