Contraloría General de la República
CGR
Summary
The Contraloría General de la República is Paraguay's Supreme Audit Institution, constitutionally established under Articles 281-286 of the 1992 Constitución Nacional with functional and administrative autonomy. The Contralor General and Subcontralor General are each appointed by the Chamber of Deputies by absolute majority from candidate lists proposed by the Senate with the same majority; both must be Paraguayan nationals, at least 30 years old, and graduates in law or economic, administrative, or accounting sciences. Each serves a five-year term that does not coincide with the presidential term, and may be re-confirmed for one additional period through the same procedure. The CGR controls the economic and financial management of the state and its dependencies, audits all public entities and those receiving public funds, and may refer irregularities to the courts. Annual audit reports are submitted to Congress and published.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ley de Administración Financiera del Estado; Constitución Nacional Arts. 281-286
- Citation
- Ley N° 1535/1999; Constitución Arts. 281-286 (1992)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Economic and financial control of the state, departments, and municipalities; audits ministries, public entities, autonomous and decentralized bodies, state enterprises, and entities receiving public funds. Performs financial and management audits.