Court of Auditors (Portugal)
High-court in Portugal
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The Portuguese Court of Auditors[a] is the high-court in Portugal responsible for reviewing the legal issues on public expenditure and delivering judgement on those accounts relating to:
- General Accounts of the State
- accounts of the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and of Madeira
- liability of financial offences
EstablishedNovember 10, 1849
LocationAvenida da República 65, Lisbon, Portugal
Composition methodPresident nominates the chief judge; selection of candidates by a jury headed by the president of the Court
| Portuguese Court of Auditors | |
|---|---|
| Tribunal de Contas | |
Court of Auditors logo | |
 Interactive map of Portuguese Court of Auditors | |
| 38°44′24.2736″N 9°8′48.588″W | |
| Established | November 10, 1849 |
| Location | Avenida da República 65, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°44′24.2736″N 9°8′48.588″W |
| Composition method | President nominates the chief judge; selection of candidates by a jury headed by the president of the Court |
| Authorised by | Constitution of Portugal |
| Appeals to | Constitutional Court |
| Judge term length | 4 years |
| Number of positions | 19 |
| Website | tcontas.pt |
| President | |
| Currently | Filipa Urbano Calvão |
| Since | 12 October 2024 |
See also
Notes
- Portuguese: Tribunal de Contas
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