Audit

Sayıştay

Sayıştay

72/100

Summary

The Sayıştay (Court of Accounts of Turkey) is the supreme audit institution established under Art. 160 of the Turkish Constitution and Law 6085 of 3 December 2010 (Resmî Gazete 19.12.2010/27790). Its President and members are appointed by the Grand National Assembly (TBMM) for 7-year terms. The Sayıştay functions as both an audit body and an administrative court for public accounts. EU candidate country; INTOSAI/EUROSAI member.

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
Sayıştay Kanunu
Citation
Kanun No. 6085, Kabul Tarihi: 03.12.2010, Resmî Gazete: 19.12.2010 / 27790
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Jurisdiction scope

Audit of revenues and expenditures and property of government and public institutions on behalf of the Grand National Assembly; conducts financial, compliance, and performance audits; acts as an administrative court for public accounts.

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