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 * (h) enlist and foster public support in combatting corruption.

13. (1) For the purpose of the performance of his functions under this Ordinance the Commissioner may—
 * (a) authorize in writing any officer to conduct an inquiry or examination;
 * (b) enter any Government premises and require any Crown servant to answer questions concerning the duties of any Crown or public servant and require the production of any standing orders, directions, office manuals or instructions relating thereto;
 * (c) require any person to provide any information which the Commissioner considers necessary;
 * (d) authorize in writing any person to perform any of his duties and to exercise such powers under this Ordinance and the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance or the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Ordinance as he may specify.

(2) For the purpose of the performance of his functions under this Ordinance the Commissioner and any officer authorized in writing by him shall have access to all records, books and documents relating to the work of any Government department in the possession of any Crown servant.

14. (1) In each financial year, before a date appointed by the Governor, the Commissioner shall forward to the Governor, for his approval, estimates of the expenditure of the Commission for the next financial year.

(2) The estimates shall be in such form and contain such information as the Governor may require.

15. (1) The Commissioner shall maintain proper accounts of such expenditure by the Commission as the Governor may require.

(2) As soon as may be convenient after the end of each financial year, the Commissioner shall cause a statement of accounts during the previous financial year to be prepared.

16. (1) The Director of Audit shall at any time be entitled to have access to all accounts maintained under section 15(1) and he may require such information and explanation thereon as he thinks fit.