2. Supreme audit institution of India
Empowered to audit all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the State
Governments.
Statutory audit of Government owned corporations
Conducts supplement audit of corporates where government stake is more than 50%
The reports of the CAG are laid before the Parliament/Legislatures
Discussed by PACs and COPUs
Order of precedence – Rank 9
Status of a sitting judge of Supreme Court of India
Present C&AG – Shri Girish Chandra Murmu – 14th C&AG
3. By President of India
Oath before President of India
Salary – 250K / Month
Tenure
Charged to CFI
Earlier of
6 years
Until age of
65
APPOINTMENT
Powers
Full
access
to books
Right to call
for
information
Inspect
and
Scrutiny
Qualify in the
report