Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Iowa State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies and local governments throughout Iowa.
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Iowa Board of Corrections is a seven-member body appointed by the governor (Senate-confirmed) under Iowa Code §904.104, with no more than four members from the same political party. It serves...
Read scorecard → 03 OmbudsmanThe Iowa Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman is appointed by the presiding officers and majority/minority leaders of both chambers of the General Assembly to a four-year term. The office investigates citizen...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board administers and enforces ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws for state officials, employees, lobbyists, and candidates.
Read scorecard → 05 Civilian ReviewThe Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council is a 13-member governor-appointed body (Senate-confirmed, 4-year terms) that sets training standards and holds binding decertification authority over all...
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