Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)Chapter 1: Interpretation and Objects of Act2. Objects of this Act |
The objects of this Act are—
| (a) | to give effect to the provisions of the Constitution establishing, and assigning supreme auditing functions to, an Auditor-General; |
| (b) | to provide for the auditing of institutions and accounting entities in the public sector; and |
| (c) | to provide for an oversight mechanism established in terms of section 10(3)— |
| (i) | to assist and protect the Auditor-General in order to ensure the independence, impartiality, dignity and effectiveness of the Auditor-General; and |
| (ii) | to advise the National Assembly. |