The office of the Auditor General, in accordance with the Audit Act, 2003 (3)

"may, in the public interest, audit the accounts of any body corporate, or other body established or funded, in whole or in part, by the Government,". 

 

The Auditor General's office, has an overarching responsibility for audits of  statutory boards, authorities and trusts.  The financial statements of many of these are audited by private sector firms on behalf of the Auditor General.  

​​