The objects of this Bill are to-

(a) enhance the independence and autonomy of the National Audit Office and strengthen its functions;

(b) provide a framework for promoting efficiency, accountability, effectiveness and transparency of public administration through effective oversight and audit of public funds and performance;

(c) domesticate the principles of United Nations Resolution A/66/209 on promoting efficiency, accountability, effectiveness and transparency of supreme audit institutions;

(d) provide for guiding principles of public finance and performance audit; and

(e) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.