Audit

Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Obwalden

34/100

Summary

The Finanzkontrolle des Kantons Obwalden is an independently and autonomously auditing body of the Canton of Obwalden. It examines the cantonal financial budget according to the Finanzhaushaltsgesetz (Financial Household Act), auditing the legality and economy of cantonal financial management. Located in Sarnen at Dorfplatz 9.

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
Finanzhaushaltsgesetz des Kantons Obwalden
Citation
FHG OW

Jurisdiction scope

Obwalden cantonal government agencies and entities receiving cantonal funds

Secondary Sources