Introduction
On Wednesday last, the acting Auditor General was confirmed in the position. Although many of us would have preferred to have a professionally qualified accountant to be appointed, it is now a fait accompli. We therefore have to condition our minds that Mr. Sharma will be serving in that capacity for the next ten years. This is assuming that no legislation will be passed to alter the retirement age of 65.
I am nevertheless on record as having recommended a fixed term appointment, say ten years, in keeping with international trends, to further enhance the independence of the Auditor General.
