A loss may be revealed by

(a) the discovery of any deficiency within the accounts by any public officer;

(b) a declaration that a loss has occurred by any one of the following:.

(i). the Minister;

(ii)  the Controller and Accountant-General;

(iii) the Auditor General; 

(iv) other public officers specified by any other legislation; or

(v) any persons who are deputies of the said officers respectively.