Office of the Auditor General
- Office / Body Name
- Office of the Auditor General
- Description
Office of the Auditor General (OAG)
The Auditor General heads Nepal's supreme audit institution.
Key Facts
- Established under Article 248 of the Constitution of Nepal 2015.
- Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council.
- Term: 6 years or until age 65, whichever is earlier.
- Audits all federal, provincial, and local government accounts.
Key Role
- Submits the annual audit report to the President, who tables it in Parliament.
- Ensures financial transparency and accountability in public spending.
- Can direct financial corrections by government bodies.
- Category
- Constitutional Body
- Established Year
- 1963
- Constitution Article
- Article 248