Audit

Landesrechnungshof Schleswig-Holstein

80/100

Summary

The Landesrechnungshof Schleswig-Holstein is the supreme audit institution of the Land Schleswig-Holstein. Its President is elected by the Schleswig- Holsteinischer Landtag for a 12-year non-renewable term with judicial-style tenure protection. Annual reports are submitted to the Landtag and made public.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 80/100 (excellent)
80/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length12 years
Removal standardCannot be removed before term expires
Budget independenceSelf-funded / fee-based
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Gesetz ueber den Landesrechnungshof Schleswig-Holstein (LRHG SH) und Landeshaushaltsordnung Schleswig-Holstein
Citation
LRHG SH; LHO SH

Jurisdiction scope

Schleswig-Holstein state agencies, and entities receiving state funds; financial and performance audit

Secondary Sources