Audit
Colorado Office of the State Auditor
OSA-CO
77/100
Summary
The Colorado State Auditor is appointed by a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly on recommendation of the Legislative Audit Committee, to a five-year term. The office audits state agencies and institutions and publishes its reports without executive pre-review.
Independence Scorecard
77/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 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
- Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 2, Article 3, Part 1 — State Auditor
- Citation
- Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 2-3-101 to 2-3-115
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, state institutions, and entities receiving state funds