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Section 2

Interpretation

of Audit Act 1957

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Section 2
(1)

Words and expressions used in this Act shall, unless the context otherwise requires or it is herein otherwise expressly provided, have the meaning assigned to them in the Financial Procedure Act 1957 [Act 61].

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection 1(2), in its application to this Act, the expression “public moneys” shall include moneys received by or on account of any public authority established under Federal or State law and the expression “public stores” shall include chattels the property of or in the possession or under the control of any such authority.

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Terms and conditions of service of Auditor General

*3. The Auditor General (otherwise known as “Ketua Audit Negara”) shall be deemed to be an officer of the general public service of the Federation and, save as is otherwise provided in the Federal Constitution and under this

Act, the law for the time being in force relating to the public service of the

Federation and to members thereof shall apply to him.

Remuneration of Auditor General