Board of Audit (Japan)
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The reviews government expenditures and submits an annual report to the Diet. Article 90 of the Constitution of Japan
and the Board of Audit Act of 1947 give this body substantial independence from both cabinet
and Diet
control.
In 1968 it hosted VI INCOSAI, the sixth triennial convention of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions
.
Constitution of Japan
The is the fundamental law of Japan. It was enacted on 3 May, 1947 as a new constitution for postwar Japan.-Outline:The constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government and guarantees certain fundamental rights...
and the Board of Audit Act of 1947 give this body substantial independence from both cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
and Diet
Diet of Japan
The is Japan's bicameral legislature. It is composed of a lower house, called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called the House of Councillors. Both houses of the Diet are directly elected under a parallel voting system. In addition to passing laws, the Diet is formally...
control.
In 1968 it hosted VI INCOSAI, the sixth triennial convention of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions
International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions
The International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions is a worldwide affiliation of governmental entities. Its members are the Chief Financial Controller/Comptroller General Offices of nations.INTOSAI was founded in 1953 in Havana, Cuba...
.