Contraloría General de la República
CGR
Summary
The Contraloría General de la República (CGR) is Chile's constitutionally established Supreme Audit Institution, governed by Articles 98-100 of the Constitución Política and the Ley Orgánica (DFL 2.421/1964). The Contralor General is appointed by the President of the Republic with the agreement of three-fifths of the senators in exercise, for an eight-year non-renewable term, with mandatory retirement at age 75. This appointment structure and fixed term provide a high level of independence from the executive branch. The CGR exercises preventive legal control of government acts through the toma de razón (constitutional review of administrative decrees), performs external audit of all public accounts, and issues binding interpretations of administrative law. It also controls the legality of government expenditure and investigates administrative irregularities. As of November 2024, Dorothy Pérez Gutiérrez serves as Contralora General. Annual reports and audit findings are made public.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 8 years |
| Removal standard | Cannot be removed before term expires |
| Budget independence | Self-funded / fee-based |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Constitución Política Arts. 98-100; Ley Orgánica de la Contraloría General de la República (DFL N° 2.421/1964 y texto refundido)
- Citation
- Constitución Arts. 98-100; DFL N° 2.421/1964
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All bodies and services of the national public administration, municipalities, regional governments, and any entity receiving public funds. Performs financial control (toma de razón), audit of public accounts, and legal review of administrative acts.