Audit
Tribunal de Contas de Cabo Verde
Tribunal de Contas
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Summary
Cabo Verde's Tribunal de Contas was established under Decreto-Legislativo n.º 9/97 of 23 June 1997. It functions as both an audit and jurisdictional body, certifying public accounts and rendering judgements on accounts submitted by public financial officers. Constitutional basis: Constitution of Cabo Verde 1992, Art. 221.
Independence Scorecard
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 10 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Decreto-Legislativo n.º 9/97 de 23 de Junho (Estatuto do Tribunal de Contas)
- Citation
- Decreto-Legislativo n.º 9/97 de 23 de Junho de 1997
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Supreme audit institution for Cabo Verde; audits state accounts, public entities, and entities receiving public funds; certifies public accounts and exercises jurisdictional functions.