| Spain: Integrity Scorecard Report > Sub-Category: State-Owned Enterprises | ||
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| 64 | In law, is there an agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies? | 100 |
| 65 | Is the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies effective? | 40 |
| 66 | Can citizens access the financial records of state-owned companies? | 70 |
Indicator and sub-Indicator Details
| 64 | In law, is there an agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies? | |||||||
| 64: In law, is there an agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies? | ||||||||
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Comments: Each government (local or regional) oversees the performance of their state-owned companies. References: Law 7/1985, of 2 April, on the regulations of the local regime (municipalities) Ley 7/1985, de 2 de abril, reguladora de las bases de régimen local (Official Bulleting of the State (BOE) No. 80, published on Aoril 3, 1985) [ LINK ]
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| 65 | Is the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies effective? | |||||||
| 65a: In law, the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies is protected from political interference. | ||||||||
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Comments: References: The agency/equivalent mechanism is a subordinate part of the government
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| 65b: In practice, the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies has a professional, full-time staff. | ||||||||
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Comments: It is the same staff of the city council or equivalent local government. References: Dr. José Luis Diéz Ripollés, Professor of Criminal Law, School of Law University of Malaga July 10, 2007 -- Personal Interview at the University Ana Maria Prieto, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law, University of Malaga Aug. 3, 2007 Personal interview University
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| 65c: In practice, the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies receives regular funding. | ||||||||
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Comments: References: Inmaculada Rosas, Attorney and member of the anti-corruption group, Association for Analysis and Reflection (AYRE) July 19, 2007 Personal interview at the AYRE headquarters (Malaga) José Ortigosa, Civil servant from the Ministry of Justice Aug. 14, 2007 Personal interview Civil Court Malaga
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| 65d: In practice, when necessary, the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies independently initiates investigations. | ||||||||
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Comments: Investigations will only be started when reported to the local court or prosecution service. References: Dr. José Luis Diéz Ripollés, Professor of Criminal Law, School of Law University of Malaga July 10, 2007 -- Personal Interview at the University Ana Maria Prieto, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law, University of Malaga Aug. 3, 2007 Personal interview University
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| 65e: In practice, when necessary, the agency or equivalent mechanism overseeing state-owned companies imposes penalties on offenders. | ||||||||
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Comments: References: Dr. José Luis Diéz Ripollés, Professor of Criminal Law, School of Law University of Malaga July 10, 2007 -- Personal Interview at the University Ana Maria Prieto, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law, University of Malaga Aug. 3, 2007 Personal interview University
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| 66 | Can citizens access the financial records of state-owned companies? | |||||||
| 66a: In law, citizens can access the financial records of state-owned companies. | ||||||||
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Comments: References: Law 7/1985, of 2 April, on the regulations of the local regime (municipalities) Ley 7/1985, de 2 de abril, reguladora de las bases de régimen local (Official Bulleting of the State (BOE) No. 80, published on April 3, 1985) [ LINK ]
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| 66b: In practice, the financial records of state-owned companies are regularly updated. | ||||||||
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Comments: It is updated annually. References: Dr. José Luis Diéz Ripollés, Professor of Criminal Law, School of Law University of Malaga July 10, 2007 -- Personal Interview at the University Ana Maria Prieto, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law, University of Malaga Aug. 3, 2007 Personal interview University
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| 66c: In practice, the financial records of state-owned companies are audited according to international accounting standards. | ||||||||
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Comments: They are subjected to the same regulations imposed by the Treasury. References: Inmaculada Rosas, Attorney and member of the anti-corruption group, Association for Analysis and Reflection (AYRE) July 19, 2007 Personal interview at the AYRE headquarters (Malaga) Inmaculada Gálvez, Attorney and Former Representative (Green Party) of the Parliament of Andalusia July 19, 2007 -- Personal Interview
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| 66d: In practice, citizens can access the financial records of state-owned companies within a reasonable time period. | ||||||||
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Comments: References: Inmaculada Rosas, Attorney and member of the anti-corruption group, Association for Analysis and Reflection (AYRE) July 19, 2007 Personal interview at the AYRE headquarters (Malaga) Inmaculada Gálvez, Attorney and Former Representative (Green Party) of the Parliament of Andalusia July 19, 2007 -- Personal Interview
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| 66e: In practice, citizens can access the financial records of state-owned companies at a reasonable cost. | ||||||||
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Comments: References: Inmaculada Rosas, Attorney and member of the anti-corruption group, Association for Analysis and Reflection (AYRE) July 19, 2007 Personal interview at the AYRE headquarters (Malaga) Inmaculada Gálvez, Attorney and Former Representative (Green Party) of the Parliament of Andalusia July 19, 2007 -- Personal Interview
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