Audit

Счётная палата Российской Федерации

Счётная палата

69/100

Summary

The Счётная палата (Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation) is established under Art. 101(5) of the Russian Constitution and Federal Law 41-FZ of 5 April 2013 (which replaced the 1995 law). The Chairman is appointed by the State Duma on the proposal of the President for a 6-year term. De facto independence is significantly constrained by the dominance of the executive over parliamentary processes. INTOSAI member.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 69/100 (good)
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length6 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
Федеральный закон о Счётной палате Российской Федерации
Citation
Федеральный закон № 41-ФЗ от 5 апреля 2013 г. (СЗ РФ 2013, № 14, ст. 1649)
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Jurisdiction scope

External audit of the execution of the federal budget, federal extra-budgetary funds, and state property in the Russian Federation; conducts financial, compliance, and strategic audit functions.

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