1. Functions independently of executive council
2. He controls issues of funds from the exchequer that is funds voted for use by parliament and intended for spending units to be withdrawn from the exchequer must be sanctioned for by the controller who satisfies himself that there are adequate funds and will be used for the purpose intended by parliament.
3. He carries out both statutory and non-statutory audit.
4. His office has the power to manage public funds. He plays the role of the watchdog and the fact that he reports to parliament ensure that spending units are not lax in handling public funds.
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