The Detached Duty Office functioned as a segment within the Office of the Auditor-General of the Corporate Sector Authority. Its creation had a dual purpose: initially, to project a positive public image, suggesting the Corporate Sector Authority prioritized community involvement. Additionally, it operated as an internal oversight body, intended to combat dishonest practices throughout the Corporate Sector. While reporting to the Prex and the Executive Directorship Board, the Office possessed complete jurisdiction to scrutinize the Prex, the ExO, and the Direx Board.