47Further powers of Inspector

47 Further powers of Inspector (1) At any time during, or on completion of, an evaluation or dealing with a complaint under this Division, the Inspector may: (a) refer a matter to a law enforcement agency for investigation or prosecution; or (b) refer a matter to the Auditor-General or a public body for investigation and disciplinary action; or (c) make recommendations to the Auditor-General about practices or procedures in relation to the exercise of powers or performance of functions under the Audit Act 1995.

Integrity and Ethics Commissioner Act 2025 24 (2) The Inspector may exercise the Inspector's power under section 59(1) if: (a) a complaint raises allegations of improper conduct or questionable conduct of the Auditor-General, a member of the Auditor-General's staff or the Auditor-General's Office; or (b) the Inspector becomes aware (in conducting an evaluation, in dealing with a complaint or otherwise) of information that, if true, would tend to show improper conduct or questionable conduct of the Auditor-General, a member of the Auditor- General's staff or the Auditor-General's Office.