Contraloría General de la República
CGR
Summary
The Contraloría General de la República is Colombia's Supreme Audit Institution, established under Articles 267-274 of the 1991 Constitución Política. The Contralor General is elected by the full Congress in plenary session by absolute majority for a four-year term coinciding with the presidential term, and may not be re-elected. Constitutional Act 04 of 2019 modernized the institution's control model to emphasize concurrent and preventive audit, complementing traditional posterior fiscal control. The CGR audits all entities managing national funds, issues fiscal liability determinations, and has broad information access rights. It is a technical body with administrative and budgetary autonomy. Annual fiscal results and audit reports are submitted to Congress and published. The Contralor cannot be removed before the end of the term except by the Supreme Court for defined causes.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| 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 | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Constitución Política Arts. 267-274; Ley 42 de 1993 (organización del sistema de control fiscal)
- Citation
- CP Arts. 267-274; Ley 42/1993
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Fiscal management and control of the national public sector including all government entities and private individuals or entities that handle national funds. Performs financial, management, and results audits.