Audit

Burgenlaendischer Landes-Rechnungshof

BLRH

73/100

Summary

The Burgenlaendischer Landes-Rechnungshof (BLRH) is the supreme audit institution of the State of Burgenland, established under the Bgld. LRHG (2001). It is an independent organ of the Burgenland Landtag, not subject to directives from the state government, and is seated in Eisenstadt. The Director is elected by the Landtag (requiring a two-thirds majority) for a non-renewable term of ten years. The BLRH audits the financial management of the state and public entities receiving state funds. Reports are submitted to the Landtag and made public.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 73/100 (good)
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length10 years
Removal standardCannot be removed before term expires
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Burgenlaendisches Landes-Rechnungshof-Gesetz (Bgld. LRHG)
Citation
Bgld. LRHG (LGBl. Nr. 61/2001 idgF)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Burgenland state government agencies, public institutions, and organizations receiving state funds

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