Audit

Landesrechnungshof Salzburg

LRH Sbg

73/100

Summary

The Landesrechnungshof Salzburg is the supreme audit institution of the State of Salzburg, established under the Salzburger Landesrechnungshofgesetz 1993 (Sbg. LRG 1993). It is an impartial, independent, and instruction-free organ of the Salzburger Landtag. The Director is elected by the Landtag for a non-renewable term of twelve years. The Landesrechnungshof audits the financial management of the state and entities receiving state funds, and submits mandatory audit reports on the annual accounts to the Landtag's financial control committee. Reports are made public.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 73/100 (good)
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length12 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
Salzburger Landesrechnungshofgesetz 1993 (Sbg. LRG 1993)
Citation
Sbg. LRG 1993 (LGBl. Nr. 50/1993 idgF)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

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

Secondary Sources