| Legal
framework under which the SAI functions viz Constitution, Act
of the Parliament, Presidential Order etc: (Please quote article/order
number etc). |
The
legal framework of the Government of Afghanistan is under
review. The CAO operates under the Presidential decree |
| Authority
by whom the Head of SAI is appointed |
The
State President |
| Authority
by whom the Head of SAI can be removed: |
The
State President |
| Manner
in which the Head of SAI can be removed: |
By
the State President for e.g. corruption or illegal activity |
| Term
(tenure) of office of the Head of SAI: |
Unlimited
tenure |
| Status
(position) of the Head of SAI: |
Similar
status to that of a Government Minister |
| Terms
and conditions of appointment of the Head of SAI: |
As
determined by the State President. |
| Privileges
of the Head of SAI: |
Privileges
similar to Government Ministers and Diplomats |
| Mandate
of the SAI: |
Independent,
external audit of all entities concerned with collecting and
receiving spending funds relating to the State Budget |
| Forum
to which audit reports of the SAI are submitted: |
The
State President |
| Main
functions, duties and powers of the SAI: |
To
undertake the external audit of state entities and to report
to the State President (needs more info) |
| Number
of staff employed by the SAI: |
Currently
170 of which 120 are audit staff |
