56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?

26A (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar shall have all powers necessary to carry out its functions under this Act.

(2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (I) if the Registrar has reason to believe that a person has information or documents relevant to or required by the Registrar for the performance of his or her duties under this Act, the Registrar may by notice in writing, direct the person to furnish such information or documents to the Registrar.

Source: Article 26A, Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013

(3) The Registrar may at any time request the Auditor-General to carry out an audit of the accounts of a political party

Source: Article 26, Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013

The Auditor-General can also be requested to undertake an audit of a political party's accounts.