Cámara de Cuentas de la Comunidad de Madrid
Summary
The Cámara de Cuentas de la Comunidad de Madrid is the external audit institution (OCEx) of the Autonomous Community of Madrid, established by Law 11/1999 of 29 April (as modified by Law 9/2019) and dependent on the Asamblea de Madrid. Its seven Consejeros are appointed for six-year terms. The President is elected by the Asamblea de Madrid by a two-thirds majority for a nine-year term (extended from six years by the 2019 reform). The Cámara audits the economic, financial, budgetary, and accounting management of the Madrid public sector including local entities. Reports are submitted to the Asamblea and made public. It operates alongside the national Tribunal de Cuentas with overlapping jurisdiction.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 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 11/1999, de 29 de abril, de la Cámara de Cuentas de la Comunidad de Madrid
- Citation
- Ley 11/1999, de 29 de abril; modif. por Ley 9/2019
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Autonomous Community of Madrid government, its agencies, public sector entities, and local administrations within the Community of Madrid receiving public funds; financial and compliance audit