Introduction
The media recently carried a statement from the acting Auditor General that there is provision for him to continue in office until he would have reached the age of 65. He is 54 years old and has been acting in the position for the past seven years. However, his substantive position is Senior Deputy Auditor General (now Audit Director) which is a public service appointment with a retirement age of 55.
There are many companies that are owned by the State or where controlling interest vests with the State. Questions have also been raised about the acting Auditor General’s eligibility to audit the accounts of these companies