Spanish Public Administration Advisory & Financial Control Bodies

Spanish Public Administration Advisory Bodies

Spanish laws have established several organizations to advise and provide opinions on the actions of the executive branch.

Key Advisory Bodies

• Council of State

  The Council of State delivers opinions on matters the Government or its member communities and regions submit for consultation. These opinions are not binding unless otherwise specified by law.

• Economic and Social Council

  This council advises the Government on socioeconomic and labor issues and is overseen by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. It includes representatives from unions, employers, various economic sectors, consumers, and experts.

Financial Control in Public Administration

Financial control ensures that the financial activities of the Public Administration adhere to established principles and regulations.

Key Financial Control Bodies

• General Intervention of the Administration

  The Comptroller General of the Administration, through delegated interventions in each ministry and public body, conducts prior control of expenditures. This control verifies compliance with rules and principles for contracts and accounting.

• Court of Auditors

  This body, under the Courts, examines and verifies the accounts of the General Administration. Its functions include:

  • External audit of the financial and economic activities of the public sector.
  • Prosecution of accounting liability for those managing public funds.