Western Australian Consolidated Acts Western Australian Consolidated Acts (1) At least once in
each year the Auditor General is to prepare, sign and submit to both Houses of
Parliament a report on matters arising out of the performance of the Auditor
General’s functions that are, in the opinion of the Auditor General, of
such significance as to require reporting in that manner.
(2) Without limiting
subsection (1), in a report under that subsection the Auditor
General —
(a) is
to draw attention to any case in which the functions of accountable
authorities were not adequately and properly performed; and
(b) is
to include particulars of any major change of approach made by the Auditor
General in relation to the extent or character of the audit function; and
(c) is
to include an opinion as to whether a decision by a Minister not to provide
information to Parliament concerning any conduct or operation of an agency is
reasonable and appropriate.
(3) Within
14 days after signing a report under subsection (1), the Auditor
General is to transmit it to both Houses of Parliament if Parliament is then
in session and sitting.
(4) If Parliament is
not in session and sitting when the Auditor General signs a report under
subsection (1), the Auditor General is to —
(a)
transmit a copy of the report to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and the
Clerk of the Legislative Council; and
(b) make
the report available to the public,
within 14 days
after signing the report.