Para 2.5.13 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
2.5.13 Duties and responsibilities of the Comptroller and Auditor General in relation to the audit of Government Companies are described in the succeeding paragraphs.
# A. Issue of directions to statutory auditors
What This Means
This paragraph introduces the section detailing the specific duties and responsibilities of the Comptroller and Auditor General when it comes to auditing government companies. The CAG's role includes issuing directions to statutory auditors, conducting supplementary or test audits, scrutinizing audit reports, and ensuring that findings are properly reported to Parliament or the Legislature.
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Key Points
- 1CAG has defined duties and responsibilities for government company audit
- 2These duties cover directions to auditors, supplementary audit, report scrutiny, and reporting
- 3The specific responsibilities are elaborated in subsequent paragraphs (2.5.14 onwards)
- 4The framework ensures multi-layered audit oversight of public sector companies
Practical Example
A senior audit officer preparing for a government company audit refers to this section to understand the full scope of CAG's role. She finds that the CAG's responsibilities go beyond just certifying accounts -- they include proactively directing statutory auditors to focus on specific risk areas, conducting independent checks through test audit, and ensuring all significant findings reach Parliament.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the CAG have special duties for government companies separate from regular audit?▼
Where can I find the detailed duties of the CAG for government companies?▼
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