JAMB Principles of Accounts 2001 Question 48

Question 48

Public Sector Accounting

The officer responsible for ascertaining whether all public expenditure and appropriation are in line with approved guidelines is the

  1. A.Accountant General
  2. B.Auditor General
  3. C.Finance Minister
  4. D.Permanent Secretary.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Auditor General)

Explanation

The Auditor General audits public accounts to check that spending follows approved appropriations and rules.