Independence is a vital safeguard for fulfilling the Auditor General's responsibilities objectively and fairly based solely on the evidence found while conducting proper audit procedures.
However, these auditors did not benefit from objectivity and independence from government direction and operational priorities: qualities that are the distinguishing features of a modern auditing and legislative reporting function.
[3] The position was re-established in 1977 with the Auditor General Act, brought in by the government of the day to "fill a gap that has existed in British Columbia up to this time," according to then-Finance Minister E.M.
[5] The Auditor General can resign from the office at any time by giving written notice to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
[7] Fiscal 2013/14:[8] The OAGBC is a recognized Chartered Accountant Training Office, meeting the profession's Practical Experience Requirements of providing audit, assurance and taxation hours.
"[11] The GRE includes government ministries, Crown corporations, trusts, colleges, school districts, universities, health authorities and other public entities.