Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) If the auditor-general is of the opinion that the appropriation available for the operations of the auditor-general for a financial year is insufficient for the auditor-general to conduct audits under section 11 and section 12 promptly, the auditor-general may tell the presiding member of the public accounts committee.
(2) The committee may advise the Treasurer that an additional amount is needed for the auditor-general to conduct audits under section 11 and section 12 promptly.
(3) If the committee advises the Treasurer under subsection (2), the Treasurer may authorise payment of the additional amount under the Financial Management Act, section 18 (Treasurer's advance) unless the Treasurer is satisfied that that Act, section 18 (1) (c) or (d) prevents authorisation of the amount.