Art. 240 · Part 22
Auditor General
महालेखापरीक्षक
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Original Text
There shall be an Auditor General appointed by the President on recommendation of the Constitutional Council for 6 years. Must have accounting qualifications. Cannot be a political party member.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The Auditor General checks whether the government spent money correctly and honestly. They audit: federal accounts, provincial accounts, local governments, public enterprises. Report goes to Parliament. With Nepal having Rs 1.8 trillion+ annual budget, independent auditing is critical.
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✅ Good Aspects
Independent audit function critical for financial accountability.
⚠️ Concerns
Audit recommendations are frequently ignored by government - weak enforcement mechanism.
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