Part 1Preliminary
3Purpose of this Act
The purpose of this Act is to—
- establish the Controller and Auditor-General as an officer of Parliament; and
- reform and restate the law relating to the audit of public sector organisations.
Public Audit Act 2001
Preliminary
3: Purpose of this Act
"This law helps keep public organisations honest and makes sure they use your money wisely."
The purpose of this Act is to do two main things for you. It establishes the Controller and Auditor-General as an officer of Parliament. It also reforms and restates the law relating to the audit of public sector organisations that affect you.
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