Audit

Auditoría Superior del Estado de Guanajuato

ASEG

72/100

Summary

The Auditoría Superior del Estado de Guanajuato (ASEG) 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 for a seven-year term and reports to the Legislature. The 2024 reform to the enabling statute introduced a preventive, transparent, and participatory focus on sustainable development.

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 Guanajuato
Citation
Decreto 299, Periódico Oficial del Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato (8 January 2024)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

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

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