14Power to obtain information etc

14 Power to obtain information etc (1) For this Act, the auditor-general may, by written notice, require a person to do any 1 or more of the following: (a) to give stated information to the auditor-general within a stated reasonable time; (b) to produce a stated document in the possession or control of the person to the auditor-general within a stated reasonable time; (c) to attend and answer questions before the auditor-general at a stated reasonable time and place. Note 1 For how the notice may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5. Note 2 The notice may require a person to verify information or a document by a statutory declaration (see Legislation Act, s 54 (1)). Note 3 Document includes anything from which images, sounds, messages or writings can be produced or reproduced, (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

Functions and powers Part 3 Power to obtain information Division 3.6 Section 14A R22 18/09/24 Auditor-General Act 1996 Effective: 18/09/24 page 25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The notice must— (a) state that the requirement is made under this section; and (b) contain a statement to the effect that failure to comply with the notice is an offence; and (c) contain a statement about the effect of section 14D (Privileges against self-incrimination and exposure to civil penalty). (3) To remove any doubt, a reference to the giving of information to, or answering a question before, the auditor-general includes the giving of an explanation in relation to something done or not done by a person. (4) A regulation may prescribe fees and expenses payable to a person who is given a notice under subsection (1).