Audit
Florida Auditor General
AG-FL
65/100
Summary
The Florida Auditor General is appointed by the Legislative Auditing Committee and confirmed by both houses of the Legislature. The office serves a four-year term and audits state agencies, universities, school districts, and local governments. It has full subpoena and records access.
Independence Scorecard
65/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 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
- Florida Statutes, Chapter 11, Part II — Auditor General
- Citation
- Fla. Stat. §§ 11.40-11.51
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, state universities, community colleges, school districts, and local governments