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Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)

Chapter 3: Audits

Part 1: Audits by Auditor-General

13. Standards for audits

 

(1) The Auditor-General, after consulting the oversight mechanism, must determine—
(a) the standards to be applied in performing audits referred to in section 11;
(b) the frequency, nature and scope of such audits; and

[Section 13(1)(b) substituted by section 8(a) of Notice No. 1260, GG 42045, dated 20 November 2018]

(c) procedures for the handling of complaints when performing such audits.

 

(1A) The Auditor-General must consult the National Treasury annually on the matters referred to in subsection (1)(b) to facilitate the  determination of audit fees in terms of section 23.

[Section 13(1A) inserted by section 8(b) of Notice No. 1260, GG 42045, dated 20 November 2018]

 

(2) In setting standards the Auditor-General must take into account all relevant factors, including—
(a) best auditing practices, both locally and internationally; and
(b) the capacity of the Auditor-General and the auditing profession to comply with those standards.

 

(3) The Auditor-General may-
(a) make different determinations on the matters mentioned in subsection (1) for different categories of audits based on recognised best practice; or
(b) issue specific directives on those matters in any specific case.