Audit

Delaware Office of the Auditor of Accounts

AOA-DE

73/100

Summary

The Delaware State Auditor of Accounts is independently elected statewide to a four-year term. The office audits state agencies, school districts, and other entities receiving state funds.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 73/100 (good)
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentMixed (multi-branch)
Term length4 years
Removal standardImpeachment only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Delaware Code, Title 29, Chapter 29 — State Auditor
Citation
Del. Code tit. 29, §§ 2901-2910
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, school districts, and entities receiving state funds