B.C.'s first auditor general for local government is being let go from her post.

Basia Ruta has come under fire for getting in the way of a review of her office.

Coralee Oakes, B.C. minister of community, sport and cultural development, announced today (March 23) that the audit council overseeing the AGLG has recommended Ruta be removed.

"The auditor general for local government's obstruction of an intended review of her office has created an intolerable situation that compounds the unstable work environment and lack of performance from that office," Oakes said in a news release.

"I believe removing the auditor general is necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the office.

"Accordingly, I have therefore recommended to the Lieutenant Governor in Council that the auditor's appointment be rescinded."

Oakes added that the audit council will recommend the appointment of a "qualified person" to be the acting AGLG, for approval by the government.

In a resolution, the audit council said it had "now lost all confidence in the ability of the AGLG to effectively and credibly deliver on the mandate of the Office of the AGLG".