Agenția Națională de Integritate
ANI
Summary
The Agenția Națională de Integritate (National Integrity Agency, ANI) is an autonomous administrative authority with legal personality, established by Law No. 144/2007 as Romania became the first EU member state to create a specialized institution for verifying wealth declarations, conflicts of interest, and incompatibilities. The ANI President and Vice-President are appointed by the Senate for a single non-renewable four-year mandate following a competitive selection process organized by the National Integrity Council; appointment is non-renewable, designed to protect operational independence. Integrity inspectors within the agency enjoy independent authority in exercising their duties. ANI verifies asset and interest disclosures of all public officials — including members of Parliament, ministers, judges, and local elected officials — and refers findings to courts and prosecutors for enforcement. The agency publishes annual reports and case statistics publicly. In over a decade of operation, ANI has finalized thousands of investigations identifying incompatibilities, conflicts of interest, and cases of unjustified wealth.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 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
- Legea nr. 144/2007 privind înființarea, organizarea și funcționarea Agenției Naționale de Integritate (cu modificările ulterioare)
- Citation
- Law No. 144/2007 on the establishment, organization and functioning of the National Integrity Agency (as amended)
Jurisdiction scope
Verification of asset declarations, conflicts of interest, and incompatibilities for all Romanian public officials including elected officials, civil servants, and public managers at national and local level.