We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
the State Audit Law issued by Royal Decree 129/91 and its amendments,
and Royal Decree 82/93 Adopting the Organisational Structure of the Diwan of Royal Court,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The name of the “Secretariat General of State Financial Audit” wherever it appears in royal decrees, laws, and regulations is hereby amended to “State Financial Audit.”
Article II
The State Financial Audit must be a stand-alone institution that enjoys financial and administrative independence.
Article III
His Excellency Sayyid Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al-Busaidi is hereby appointed President of the State Financial Audit, and he shall exercise the authorities of the minister stipulated in the mentioned State Financial Audit Law.
Article IV
All that is contrary to this decree, or in conflict with its provisions, is hereby repealed.
Article V
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force from the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 14 Sha’ban 1420
Corresponding to: 22 November 1999
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 660 issued on 1 December 1999.