Audit

Auditoría Superior de Michoacán

ASM

72/100

Summary

The Auditoría Superior de Michoacán (ASM) is the external audit body of the state legislature, responsible for reviewing 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 body has technical, budgetary, and management autonomy and conducts audits of the State Treasury Public Account.

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 y Rendición de Cuentas del Estado de Michoacán de Ocampo
Citation
Periódico Oficial del Estado de Michoacán (reform 2 July 2021)
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State government entities, autonomous bodies, municipalities, and entities receiving state funds in Michoacán de Ocampo

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