Tribunal de Cuentas de la Provincia de Tucumán
TC Tucumán
Summary
The Tribunal de Cuentas de la Provincia de Tucumán (TC Tucumán) is the provincial external audit body for Tucumán, established under Ley N° 6.970 (Tribunal de Cuentas de Tucumán, Ley Orgánica, 1998). 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
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ley N° 6.970 (Tribunal de Cuentas de Tucumán, Ley Orgánica, 1998)
- Citation
- Ley N° 6.970 (Tribunal de Cuentas de Tucumán, Ley Orgánica, 1998)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Provincial public sector of Tucumán: executive branch agencies, decentralized entities, public enterprises, municipalities receiving provincial transfers, and any entity managing provincial public funds.