62. What other institutions have a formal role in political finance oversight?
Ecuador
Answer
Auditing agency
Comment
The electoral law clearly states that thecontrol of all financial activities of the political parties, as well as of allelectoral expenses is exclusive responsibility of the EMB. However, the auditing agency of Ecuador, Contralor?a General del Estado, has the authority to audit any political organization upon the request of the EMB or a formal complaint about how public funds have been used.
