The Accountant General was established in 1960 by the Crown Property (Vesting) Act.
The Constitution of Jamaica
The Accountant General is the custodian of the Consolidated Fund. The Consolidated Fund is the principal instrument of Parliamentary control of public funds and was established by section 114 of the Constitution of Jamaica.
Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act
The Accountant General, by virtue of the FAA Act, has responsibility for the collection, safekeeping and proper disbursement of all sums due to and payable from the Consolidated Fund.
Crown Property (Vesting) Act
The Accountant General is also the custodian of Government property under the Crown Property (Vesting) Act.
Pensions (Public Service) Act
The Accountant General makes pension payments to former government workers pursuant to this Act.
Appropriation Act
This annual Act provides authority for expenditure (other than statutory expenditure) for the financial year. This Act specifies the manner in which money is to be allocated to the various services and purposes of the Government.
