Accountant general
Accountant general or accountant-general is, or was, the name of a government post in several countries. Botswana The office provides financial information, accounting and procurement services. England The accountant-general was formerly an officer in the English Court of Chancery who received all moneys lodged in court, deposited them in a bank, and disbursed them. The office was abolished by the Court of Chancery (Funds) Act 1872, with the duties transferred to the Paymaster General. The accountant-general can also be head or superintending accountant in certain public offices for example Department of the Accountant-General of the Navy. Jamaica The accountant general is appointed by the governor-general on advice of the Public Services Commission under section 15 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAA Act). The Accountant General's Department (AGD) is an operational department within the Ministry of Finance and Planning and is charged with facilitating and reporting of the flow of funds within the public sector. India In India, the accountant general is the head of audit team. Mauritius The accountant general is the administrative Head of the Treasury of the Republic of Mauritius. He or she has to ensure that a proper system of account exists in every department