Audit

Órgano Superior de Fiscalización del Estado de Aguascalientes

OSFAGS

72/100

Summary

The Órgano Superior de Fiscalización del Estado de Aguascalientes (OSFAGS) is the external audit body of the state legislature, established to review public accounts of the state government, its agencies, autonomous entities, and municipalities. The Auditor Superior is appointed by the Congreso del Estado by a two-thirds majority vote for a seven-year term and reports to the State Legislature. The body has powers to access public records, conduct audits, issue reports, and refer findings to the prosecution.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 72/100 (good)
72/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length7 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Ley de Fiscalización Superior del Estado de Aguascalientes
Citation
Decreto 126, LXI Legislatura de Aguascalientes
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State government entities, autonomous bodies, municipalities, and entities receiving state funds in Aguascalientes

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