Public Audit Act 2001

Audits and reports - Reports

20: Reports to House of Representatives

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"The Auditor-General must write a yearly report to the government about their work."

The Auditor-General has to write a report to the House of Representatives at least once a year. This report is about things that happen when the Auditor-General is doing their job. You can find out more about the annual report in section 37, which the Auditor-General also has to prepare.

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19: Auditor of other entities, or

"The Auditor-General can audit groups that aren't public, if they help the public and it's a good idea."

21: Reports to Minister, committees, etc, or

"The Auditor-General writes reports to important people about their work."

Part 3Audits and reports
Reports

20Reports to House of Representatives

In addition to the annual report prepared under section 37, the Auditor-General must report at least once every calendar year to the House of Representatives on matters arising out of the performance and exercise of the Auditor-General’s functions, duties, and powers.