About us:

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) was established with the appointment of the first Auditor General as per the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 1958. Prior to establishment of OAG, the institution named Kumari Chowk Adda used to review the government accounts. It is assumed that Kumari Chowk was established in the year 1769 with the aim of strengthening administrative system after the unification of Nepal. It is also anticipated that there was also existence of audit institution prior to unification.

According to the Interim Constitution 2063(2007), on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council*, the President appoints the Auditor General. The functions, duties and powers of the Auditor General are specified in the Interim Constitution. (Part 12).

*Constitutional Council

 Constitutional Council consists of the following Chairman and Member:

(a)    the Prime Minister                                                                      Chairman;

(b)    the Chief Justice                                                                         Member;              

(c)    the Speaker of the Legislative Parliament                                     Member;

(d)    three Ministers designated by the Prime Minister                          Member