Audit
Landesrechnungshof Steiermark
LRH Stmk
73/100
Summary
The Landesrechnungshof Steiermark is the supreme audit institution of the State of Styria, Austria's first independent state audit office, established on June 29, 1982. It is an organ of the Steirischer Landtag, bound by no instructions from the state government. The Director is elected by the Landtag for a non-renewable term of twelve years. Under the Landesrechnungshof- Verfassungsgesetz 2009, the LRH conducts financial and performance audits of state agencies and entities receiving public funds. Reports are submitted to the Landtag and made public.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 12 years |
| Removal standard | Cannot be removed before term expires |
| 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
- Landesrechnungshof-Verfassungsgesetz 2009 (LRH-VG) und Steirisches Landesrechnungshofgesetz
- Citation
- LRH-VG Stmk 2009 (LGBl. Nr. 27/2009)
Jurisdiction scope
Styria state government agencies, public institutions, and organizations receiving state funds