Audit

Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau

LAB

60/100

Summary

The Wisconsin State Auditor heads the Legislative Audit Bureau and is appointed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. The office conducts financial and program evaluation audits of state agencies and the University of Wisconsin System.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 60/100 (good)
60/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 13, Subchapter IV — Legislative Audit Bureau
Citation
Wis. Stat. §§ 13.94-13.965
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, University of Wisconsin System, and entities receiving state funds