Audit
New Mexico Office of the State Auditor
OSA-NM
73/100
Summary
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The New Mexico 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 New Mexico.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 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
- New Mexico Statutes, Chapter 12, Article 6 — Audit Act
- Citation
- N.M. Stat. §§ 12-6-1 to 12-6-14
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and special districts