OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

Office of the Auditor General is the Supreme Audit Institution in Lesotho and the primary responsibility for audit of the Government of Lesotho is vested in this statutory office.

The nature of the public financial management requires full public accountability which is guaranteed through audit. The Office of the Auditor General promotes public accountability to itself first and finally to the public through Parliament.

MANDATE

Section 117 of the Constitution of Lesotho, Audit Act of 1973 and Statutory Bodies Act of 1973 set out the Auditor General’s mandate requiring full audit of all accounts relating to the consolidated fund of Lesotho, other accounts and public stores for the purpose of providing an overall opinion on the accounts.

VISION

A leading Supreme Audit Institution that promotes public accountability and transparency.

MISSION

To promote sustainable public accountability and transparency, by providing professional auditing services to all stakeholders whilst creating a respectful workplace where our diverse workforce can strive for excellence and realize their full career potential.

VALUES

We focus on the following when conducting the work and ourselves:

• Independence and objectivity
• Serving the public interest
• Commitment to excellence
• Respectful workplace
• Trust and Integrity
• Disciplined workforce