Audit
Auditoría Superior de la Ciudad de México
ASCM
72/100
Summary
The Auditoría Superior de la Ciudad de México (ASCM) is the external audit body of the Congreso de la Ciudad de México, established to review public accounts of the CDMX government, its agencies, autonomous entities, and the 16 alcaldías. The Auditor Superior is appointed by the Congreso local for a seven-year non-renewable term and reports to the Legislature. The body has full access to public records, authority to issue audit findings, and the power to refer irregularities to the prosecution.
Independence Scorecard
72/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 7 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
- Ley de Fiscalización Superior de la Ciudad de México
- Citation
- Gaceta Oficial de la Ciudad de México
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Ciudad de México government entities, autonomous bodies, alcaldías, and entities receiving CDMX public funds