Audit

Tribunal de Cuentas de la Provincia del Neuquén

TC Neuquén

59/100

Summary

The Tribunal de Cuentas de la Provincia del Neuquén (TC Neuquén) is the provincial external audit body for Neuquén, established under Ley N° 2.141 (Tribunal de Cuentas de Neuquén, Ley Orgánica, 1997). It operates under the Latin model of control externo: auditing provincial accounts, reviewing the annual balance (cuenta de inversión), and, in some cases, imposing surcharges (cargo de deuda) on officials responsible for fiscal harm. Members serve 6-year terms appointed by legislature. Audit reports and opinions are published publicly.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 59/100 (moderate)
59/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length6 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Ley N° 2.141 (Tribunal de Cuentas de Neuquén, Ley Orgánica, 1997)
Citation
Ley N° 2.141 (Tribunal de Cuentas de Neuquén, Ley Orgánica, 1997)
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Jurisdiction scope

Provincial public sector of Neuquén: executive branch agencies, decentralized entities, public enterprises, municipalities receiving provincial transfers, and any entity managing provincial public funds.

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