Audit

Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General

DAG-PA

73/100

Summary

The Pennsylvania Auditor General is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies, school districts, and entities receiving state funds.

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
Pennsylvania Constitution, Article IV, Section 1 (Auditor General); 72 P.S. § 401 et seq.
Citation
Pa. Const. art. IV, § 1; 72 Pa. Stat. §§ 401-444
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, school districts, and entities receiving state funds

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