Audit
Auditoría Superior del Estado de Tamaulipas
ASE Tamaulipas
72/100
Summary
The Auditoría Superior del Estado de Tamaulipas 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 designated by the Congreso del Estado through a formal agreement (Punto de Acuerdo) for a seven-year term and reports to the Legislature.
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 del Estado de Tamaulipas
- Citation
- Periódico Oficial del Estado de Tamaulipas
Jurisdiction scope
State government entities, autonomous bodies, municipalities, and entities receiving state funds in Tamaulipas