Charles John Cerutty CMG (25 November 1870 – 19 January 1941) was a senior Australian public servant.
[4] During his time as Auditor-General, he was outspoken often—particularly in regard to accounting methods, and the increasing funds spent on the old-age and invalid pension systems.
[4] Following his final report, strong representations were made by some Members of Parliament that his furlough pay should be cancelled in punishment.
[5] Cerutty declined to withdraw his report, stating that he had a job to do and had merely placed the facts before all concerned.
[6] During his tenure as Auditor-General, Cerutty strongly opposed the move of his office from Melbourne to Canberra, arguing that its work would be less efficient and economical to carry out from the new national capital.