Audit
District of Columbia Office of the Auditor
ODCA
69/100
Summary
The D.C. Auditor is appointed by the Council of the District of Columbia to a six-year term and audits all D.C. government agencies, accounts, and operations. Created under the Home Rule Act of 1973.
Independence Scorecard
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 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
- D.C. Official Code, Title 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter IV-A — Office of the District of Columbia Auditor
- Citation
- D.C. Code § 1-204.55
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
D.C. government agencies, accounts, operations, programs, and activities