ACT Audit Office

The Auditor-General is the head of the ACT Audit Office. The Auditor-General and the Office act independently of the Government. The Office assists the Auditor-General to carry out their duties, as set out in the Auditor-General Act 1996 and the Financial Management Act 1996, by undertaking audits of management performance and the financial statements of public sector bodies. The Auditor-General reports the results of these audits directly to the ACT Legislative Assembly.

The Office upholds the following values in the performance of its work:

• Independence: our views are impartial and objective.
• Integrity: we exhibit the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
• Professionalism: our work reflects our commitment and is consistently of a high standard.
• Respect: we are trustworthy, honest and respectful in our dealings with stakeholders.
• Learning and innovation: we continually seek improved ways of performing our work.