National Audit Office (China)

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National Audit Office of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国审计署
Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó Shěnjìshǔ
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Agency overview
FormedJune 1983;41 years ago (1983-06)
Type Constituent Department of the State Council (cabinet-level)
JurisdictionFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  People's Republic of China
Headquarters Beijing
Agency executive
Parent agency State Council
Website www.audit.gov.cn OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

The National Audit Office of the People's Republic of China is the supreme audit institution in the People's Republic of China. It was established in 1983 according to the Constitution. It is a cabinet-level executive department of the State Council and under the leadership of the premier.

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History

As part of the 2018 institutional reforms, the National Audit Office acquired powers from other government bodies to inspect major projects, state-owned enterprises, central budgets, as well as central revenues and expenditures. [1]

Functions

The Office is responsible auditing the finances of the State Council and of provincial governments and public institutions that receive central government funds. It additionally conducts audits on natural resources and environmental performance. The Office of the Central Auditing Commission of the Chinese Communist Party is located within the National Audit Office. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Decoding Chinese Politics: Security". Asia Society . Retrieved October 2, 2023.
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