Audit

Colorado Office of the State Auditor

OSA-CO

77/100

Summary

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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

Independence Score: 77/100 (good)
77/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentSupermajority legislative appointment
Term length5 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
Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 2, Article 3, Part 1 — State Auditor
Citation
Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 2-3-101 to 2-3-115
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, state institutions, and entities receiving state funds

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