Bundesamt zur Korruptionsprävention und Korruptionsbekämpfung
BAK
Summary
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The BAK is organized within the Federal Ministry of Interior but sits outside the Directorate-General for Public Security, giving it structural separation from the police chain of command. It holds full criminal-police investigative powers and cooperates with the Economic and Corruption Prosecution (WKStA). It cannot impose discipline directly; findings are referred to the prosecutor or the disciplinary authority of the ministry.
Under the 2023 BAK-G amendment, the BAK also houses the EBM (police ill-treatment complaints office) as a distinct organizational unit.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Gesetz über das Bundesamt zur Korruptionsprävention und Korruptionsbekämpfung (BAK-G)
- Citation
- BGBl. I Nr. 72/2009 (foundation); as amended by BGBl. I Nr. 13/2012 and BGBl. I Nr. 107/2023
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Federal law-enforcement (all police under BMI); corruption prevention and investigation of police misconduct nationwide