Graubuenden
Finanzhaushaltsgesetz (FHG, BR 710.100); Kantonsverfassung GR (BR 110.100) Finanzartikel; Finanzkontrolle Graubünden (FKG GR); IVöB 2020 (CHF 150,000 threshold)
FHG BR 710.100 (Finanzhaushaltsgesetz GR trilingual — Voranschlag, Staatsrechnung, Finanzplan, Schuldenbremse, HRM2 accrual, Investitionsplanung, Oct deadline Grosser Rat); KV GR BR 110.100 Finanzartikel (Schuldenbremse, Volksreferendum auf ausserordentliche Ausgaben); Finanzkontrolle GR FKG BR 810.100 (SAI — Grosser Rat-appointed, performance audit, public Jahresbericht); IVöB 2020 (CHF 150,000 goods/services, SIMAP)
Graubünden's cantonal fiscal framework is anchored in the Finanzhaushaltsgesetz (FHG, BR 710.100) and the trilingual (German/Romansh/Italian) Kantonsverfassung GR financial articles. GR is the largest Swiss canton by area and is trilingual — a unique feature. The FHG establishes Voranschlag, Staatsrechnung, Finanzplan, Schuldenbremse, HRM2 accrual accounting, and October deadline to the Grosser Rat (~61 days). The Finanzkontrolle GR (FKG BR 810.100) is the SAI, appointed by the Grosser Rat with performance audit mandate. No standalone IFI. IVöB 2020 procurement (CHF 150,000 threshold). Currency: CHF; fiscal year: calendar year.
Transparency Requirements
Budget Publicationmax 12 pts
| Budget publication required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Budget published online | ✓ Yes |
| Budget publication timeline | 61 days before fiscal year |
| Machine-readable budget format | — |
| Draft budget required before adoption | ✓ Yes |
Expenditure Disclosuremax 12 pts
| Expenditure disclosure required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Expenditure granularity | department |
| Public expenditure portal required | — |
| Expenditure reporting frequency | annual |
Independent Auditmax 12 pts
| Audit required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Auditor independent of entity | ✓ Yes |
| Auditor selection method | appointed independent |
| Audit frequency | annual |
| Audit reports public | ✓ Yes |
| Audit scope | financial performance |
Contract & Procurementmax 10 pts
| Public bidding required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Public bidding threshold | 150,000 CHF |
| Contract publication required | ✓ Yes |
| Bid award disclosure | ✓ Yes |
| Beneficial ownership disclosure | No |
Debt & Liability Disclosuremax 10 pts
| Debt disclosure required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Pension liability disclosure | — |
| Contingent liability disclosure | — |
| Voter approval required for new debt | ✓ Yes |
Fiscal Reporting Frequencymax 10 pts
| Interim reporting required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Interim reporting frequency | quarterly |
| Year-end report deadline | 180 days after fiscal year |
| Citizens budget required | — |
Enforcement & Oversightmax 10 pts
| Non-compliance penalties | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Fiscal oversight body | No |
| Whistleblower protections | ✓ Yes |
| Legislative budget office | No |
Revenue & Tax Transparencymax 8 pts
| Tax expenditure reporting | — |
|---|---|
| Revenue forecasting required | ✓ Yes |
| Tax rate publication | ✓ Yes |
| Fee schedule publication | ✓ Yes |
Compensation & Payrollmax 8 pts
| Salary disclosure required | — |
|---|---|
| Salary disclosure scope | — |
| Pension benefit disclosure | — |
| Overtime reporting | — |
Capital & Asset Disclosuremax 8 pts
| Capital plan required | ✓ Yes |
|---|---|
| Asset inventory required | ✓ Yes |
| Surplus asset disposal transparency | — |
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