Understand public money
Audit findings
What does an audit report say?
An audit checks whether public money was used correctly and within the law.
Key points
- The CAG audits government accounts every year.
- Reports are presented to Parliament and made public.
- Audit queries should be answered and acted on.
The Controller and Auditor General (CAG) audits ministries, institutions and councils. The reports show where money was used well and where there were gaps.
The report on your council can show you which questions to ask your leaders.