Accounts Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Hisob Palatasi)
Summary
The Accounts Chamber (Hisob Palatasi) of Uzbekistan was established in its current form under Law No. ZRU-731 of 2021 and the Constitution of Uzbekistan (Art. 98). The Chairman is appointed by the Senate (upper house of Parliament) on the nomination of the President for a 5-year term; removal requires Senate decision. The Accounts Chamber audits the state budget, all state funds, and entities managing state resources. Results are reported to the Oliy Majlis (Parliament) and published on the official website. The 2021 Law and 2023 constitutional amendments strengthened the Chamber's formal independence.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Accounts Chamber (No. ZRU-731, 2021)
- Citation
- Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU-731 of 1 July 2021 on the Accounts Chamber; Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan (1992, amended 2023), Art. 98
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
State budget revenues and expenditures; State Target Fund; off-budget funds of ministries and agencies; local budgets; state-owned enterprises and state companies; use of state assets.