Accountability and reporting
The Auditor-General is responsible for the financial management of the Northern Territory Auditor-General’s Office (NTAGO) as an accountable officer under the Financial Management Act 1995.
As an independent public sector oversight agency, NTAGO has a critical role in maintaining community trust and confidence in public institutions.
NTAGO is committed to integrity in government, not only through the powers conferred by the Audit Act 1995 but also by supporting good public administration in the Territory by being transparent and reporting on our activities, operations and performance.
Annual reporting
There are several ways that public sector entities can demonstrate accountability. Annual reports, which include independently audited financial statements are one of the ways that public sector entities and their accountable officers account for their performance to Parliament and the community.
Read the office's annual reports.
Independent review
The operations of the Northern Territory Auditor-General’s Office are independently reviewed annually. The Administrator of the Northern Territory sets the terms of reference and appoints the reviewer. The strategic review report must be provided to the Chief Minister to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
Read about strategic reviews.
Gifts, benefits and general expenses
Each quarter, the Auditor-General voluntarily discloses all gifts and benefits - whether offered, accepted, or declined - and any official expenses to the Public Accounts Committee.
NTAGO employees must record any offered gift or benefit (accepted or refused) within 14 days in the internal gifts and benefits register.
Annual declaration of interest
The Audit Act requires the Auditor-General to act independently, impartially and in the public interest when performing or exercising the functions or powers.
This independence is further regulated under the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Auditing Standards issued by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including independence standards).
The Auditor-General provides an annual statement of interest, modelled from the template used by the Legislative Assembly, to the Public Accounts Committee.