Section 16, The Statistics Act, 2002

(1) Statistics Sierra Leone shall keep proper books of accounts and proper records in relation to the accounts and shall prepare within a period of three months after the end of the financial year, a statement of its accounts in such form as the Auditor-General may direct. (2) The books and accounts of Statistics Sierra Leone shall each year be audited by the Auditor-General or an auditor appointed by him and a report on the audit shall be submitted to the Council. [Margin: Annual Report.]