Audit
Michigan Office of the Auditor General
OAG-MI
86/100
Summary
The Michigan Auditor General is appointed by a majority vote of the members elected and serving in each house of the Legislature (effectively a joint session majority), serves an eight-year term, and is a constitutional officer. Independence is constitutionally entrenched — the office audits all state agencies and can be removed only by impeachment or concurrent resolution for cause.
Independence Scorecard
86/100
Strong
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 8 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment 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
- Michigan Constitution, Article IV, Section 53 (Auditor General)
- Citation
- Mich. Const. art. IV, § 53
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities and institutions of the state