The Central Bank has granted the Auditor General full access to audit the nation’s public accounts.

According to a Newsday report, Central Bank Governor Larry Howai confirmed that access was approved earlier this month.

The move follows legal advice from Attorney General John Jeremie, who said denying access to key platforms like the Electronic Cheque Clearing System and GoAnywhere had hampered the Auditor General’s work.

He also stressed that the Auditor General’s constitutional role must override any secrecy provisions in banking law.

Earlier this year, the Central Bank declared that its accounts were no longer audited by the Auditor General.