Singapore legislation
Clause 4
Clause 4
New Part IA
The principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately after Part I, the following Part:“PART IAACCOUNTANT-GENERALAppointment of Accountant-General2A.—
The President may appoint an Accountant-General in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission unless the President, acting in his discretion, does not concur with that advice.(2) The renumeration and other terms of service of the Accountant-General shall not be altered to his disadvantage during his continuance in office.Duties of Accountant-General2B.—
The Accountant-General shall be responsible for the supervision and administration of the Government accounting system, including financial and accounting records and procedures for the receipt, custody, investment, safekeeping and payment of public moneys and the purchase, custody and disposal of public property.(2) The Accountant-General shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers in relation to the accounts of the Government as may be prescribed by or under any written law.”.