Audit

Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts

APA-NE

73/100

Summary

The Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies, counties, municipalities, and school districts.

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
Nebraska Constitution, Article IV, Section 1 (Auditor); Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 84, Article 3
Citation
Neb. Const. art. IV, § 1; Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-301 to 84-311
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts