Consejo de Cuentas de Castilla y León
Summary
The Consejo de Cuentas de Castilla y León is the external audit institution (OCEx) of the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León, established by Law 2/2002 of 9 April and dependent on the Cortes de Castilla y León. Its three Consejeros are elected by the Cortes de Castilla y León for four-year terms, requiring a three-fifths majority in the first vote or an absolute majority in subsequent votes. The President is appointed by the Cortes by absolute majority at the proposal of the Consejo's Plenary; the President may be re-elected for a second four-year term only. The Consejo audits the financial management of the Castilian-Leonese public sector including local entities. Reports are submitted to the Cortes and made public. It operates alongside the national Tribunal de Cuentas with overlapping jurisdiction.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | 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
- Ley 2/2002, de 9 de abril, reguladora del Consejo de Cuentas de Castilla y León
- Citation
- Ley 2/2002, de 9 de abril
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Autonomous Community of Castilla y León government, its agencies, public sector entities, and local administrations within Castilla y León receiving public funds; financial and compliance audit