The AGSA has the additional powers and functions prescribed by national legislation (Public Audit Act 25 of 2004). The Public Audit Act 25 of 2004 (PAA) - gives effect to the provisions of the Constitution which is establishing and assigning functions to the Auditor-General to provide for the auditing of institutions in the public sector; to provide for accountability arrangements of the AGSA; to repeal certain obsolete legislation; and to provide for matters connected therewith.