The Audit Commission, comprising of three Commissioners, makes the Board’s decisions by consensus of the Commissioners, as well as directing and supervising activities carried out by the General Executive Bureau.
The Audit Commission adopts a consensus system to ensure fairness and adequacy in its judgments.
Commissioners are appointed by the Cabinet with the consent of both Houses of the Diet. The Emperor attests to the appointment of the Commissioners. A Commissioner holds office for a five-year term, and their status is guaranteed during the term to ensure the Board’s independence.
A person elected by the Commissioners from among themselves is appointed President of the Board by the Cabinet. The President represents the Board and presides over the Audit Commission.
Mr. HARADA Yuhei
Date of Birth: January 27, 1963
Date of Appointment(Commissioner): January 9, 2024
Date of Appointment(President): April 1, 2025
The previous position in the Board of Audit: Secretary General
Dr. HIKI Fumiko
Date of Birth: May 2, 1964
Date of Appointment: September 11, 2023
Date of Reappointment: February 27, 2025
Before joining the Board of Audit: Professor
Graduate School of Business Administration,
Hitotsubashi University
Ms. TANAKA Junko
Date of Birth: July 1, 1964
Date of Appointment: March 27, 2025
Before joining the Board of Audit:
Managing Director, NHK WORLD Department, NHK（JAPAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION）
Part-time Lecturer, Sophia University