Audit

Kaerntner Landesrechnungshof

K-LRH

73/100

Summary

The Kaerntner Landesrechnungshof (K-LRH) is the supreme audit institution of the State of Carinthia, established under the Kaerntner Landesverfassung (Art. 70, 70a, 71) and the K-LRHG 1996. It is an organ of the Kaerntner Landtag, directly subordinate and accountable only to it, and operates independently from the state government. The Director is elected unanimously by the Landtag for a term of ten years; one reappointment is permitted. The K-LRH audits state financial management and public entities receiving state funds, reporting results to the Landtag and making them 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
Kaerntner Landesrechnungshofgesetz 1996 (K-LRHG)
Citation
K-LRHG 1996 (LGBl. Nr. 12/1997 idgF)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

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

Secondary Sources