Audit

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Nidwalden

34/100

Summary

The Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Nidwalden is the technical body for financial supervision of the Canton of Nidwalden. Its activities extend to the entire cantonal administration including financially independent cantonal facilities. It audits the legality and economy of cantonal financial management and reports to the Regierungsrat and Landrat (parliament). Located in Stans.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 34/100 (weak)
34/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewExecutive review

Statute

Name
Finanzkontrollgesetz des Kantons Nidwalden
Citation
FKG NW

Jurisdiction scope

Nidwalden cantonal government agencies, financially independent cantonal facilities, and entities receiving cantonal funds

Secondary Sources