Audit
Finanzkontrolle des Kantons St. Gallen
FK SG
34/100
Summary
The Finanzkontrolle des Kantons St. Gallen is the audit office of the Canton of St. Gallen. It examines the accounts of cantonal departments and services as well as various cantonal independent public-law institutions for orderliness, legality, efficiency, and economy. Located at Davidstrasse 35 in St. Gallen.
Independence Scorecard
34/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Finanzkontrollgesetz des Kantons St. Gallen
- Citation
- FKG SG (sGS 812.11)
Jurisdiction scope
St. Gallen cantonal government agencies, independent public-law institutions, and entities receiving cantonal funds