News for State Comptroller Permits Committee: Netanyahu's friend cannot cover his legal feesPermits Committee at the State Comptroller’s Office rejects PM's request to receive NIS 10 million from a foreign friend to cover legal fees State Comptroller report: Largest number of complaints pertain to Transportation MinistryAnnual State Comptroller report shows Israelis complain most often about Transportation Ministry, Health Ministry. State Comptroller goes into isolationState Comptroller and several senior executives in his office ordered into isolation after coming in contact with coronavirus carrier. In win for PM, Knesset elects Likud candidate for comptrollerKnesset votes 67 to 48 to elect Matanyahu Englman, the Likud candidate for state comptroller, defeating opposition choice in secret ballot. Attorney Michal Rosenbaum: Yair Netanyahu didn't interveneAttorney Michal Rosenbaum rejects reports PM's son foiled her candidacy for State Comptroller report, claiming it not to be the case. Coalition picks candidate for State ComptrollerCoalition decides to submit candidacy of accountant Matanyahu Englman as the next State Comptroller. State Comptroller slams Yoav Galant over blackmail accusationsState Comptroller Yosef Shapira slams Immigration Minister Galant after he alleges State Attorney was a victim of blackmail. State Comptroller warns of 'death trap' high-rise buildingsComptroller finds major deficiencies in report on authorities' readiness for large-scale fires such as the 2016 arson attacks. Is the IDF woefully unprepared for war?Amid fight between Chief of Staff and IDF's Ombudsman over military's readiness, State Comptroller debates opening probe of his own. 'Major earthquake would kill 7,000, destroy bridges'State Comptroller finds Israel only partially prepared for major earthquake, which would have devastating consequences. State Comptroller intervenes in efforts to return Hadar GoldinYosef Shapira asks PM Netanyahu to explain Israel's efforts to return body of soldier held by Hamas for 4 years. Michael Oren takes on Israel's 'lone soldier' problemDeputy Min. Oren tells Arutz Sheva state overlooking Israeli lone soldiers, particularly haredim, calls to form new agency to address issue. 'Is upholding law less legitimate than supporting infiltrators?'Regavim NGO takes issue with State Comptroller report, which accused Binyamin Council of favoritism to pro-Zionist groups. 'Israel not prepared for drone threatState Comptroller says Israel not prepared for threat of UAVs, not enforcing laws to prevent accidents or criminal activity. Comptroller: State neglecting Holocaust survivorsNew report finds Holocaust Survivors Rights Authority not providing for Holocaust survivors' needs as it is supposed to. State Comptroller to check preparedness for chemical attackState Comptroller says he'll check likelihood and preparedness of home front for chemical attack, will list ways to protect home front more. 'The tunnel threat is serious - but not existential'IDF Chief of Staff speaks about State Comptroller's report, says Israel has hit 'hundreds of targets' since 2014. 'State Comptroller adopted a childish approach'The former head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Amos Yadlin, criticized Comptroller's report on Protective Edge campaign. 'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'Jerusalem Post managing editor says Protective Edge 'unparalleled' political success as Israel resisted hostile Obama Administration. Ya'alon: The Cabinet was irresponsible, leaked informationFormer Defense Minister defends conduct during Gaza conflict in light of Comptroller report. 'The discussions were a big farce.' Only Bennett demanded the destruction of terror tunnelsState Comptroller writes government failed to take tunnel threat seriously, withheld essential information from ministers. 'Good that Ya'alon was removed from office'MK Oren Hazan attacks former Defense Minister: 'No need to read report to understand Defense Minister Ya'alon worst in Israel's history.' PM: No Cabinet has been more informedPM rejects Comptroller report conclusions, says nations around world seek to partner with Israel because of its strength and expertise. 'There are 15 terror tunnels under Gaza border'Officials say Hamas currently has 15 tunnels for use in attacks against Israel. Goldin Family: Publish the full Comptroller's reportFamily of Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas for over 2 years, demands PM allow publishing of full report on state's failures. State Comptroller requests public input on disabled seniorsState Comptroller Yosef Shapira asks for public responses regarding the subject of state treatment of disabled senior citizens. Comptroller: Israelis not adequately protected from rocketsMore than two million Israelis lack adequate shelter in case of rocket attacks, finds State Comptroller Yosef Shapira.State Comptroller to probe Netanyahu and his wifeState Comptroller to probe claims on Ilana Dayan's show by former director of the Authority for Advancement of the Status of Women. 'Government was not negligent on tunnel threat'Prime Minister met with State Comptroller to present proof that government was taking terror tunnel threat seriously before 2014 Gaza war. 'Israel unprepared for massive cyber-attack'State Comptroller said Israel neglecting cyber-security, as cyber-threats grow. Netanyahu asks State Comptroller for hearing.Prime Minister Netanyahu requested a second hearing before the State Comptroller publishes his reports on the Gaza tunnels. Jewish Home has highest amount of debt per MKJewish Home party's debt rivals that of the much larger Likud party and accounts for a quarter of the debt owed by all Knesset factions. Joint list pays slammed with largest finesThe State comptroller released his report on campaign finance violations today. The largest fines were meted out to the Joint List. Comptroller: Ed. Min. not fighting racism enoughState Comptroller Shapira reports that the Education Ministry must be more proactive against racism among youngsters. Grim 'Hannibal Directive' may be abolishedIn report on operation Protective Edge, State Comptroller calls for end to procedure directing IDF to endanger lives of kidnapped soldiers. Police erase tickets for Palestinians, touristsState comptroller presents serious failures in traffic cameras, police conduct. Among others, 50,000 serious charges against drivers erased. Tax Authority to crack down on rabbisTax Authority releases new regulations declaring rabbinical, kabbalistic services to be taxed as businesses. Lapid: Housing Crisis Caused by NetanyahuYesh Atid head urges the public to carefully read the State Comptroller's report on the housing crisis, to be published Wednesday. Mayors to PM: 'Scandal' Won't Affect Our SupportRegional Council heads dismiss negative State Comptroller's report on Netanyahus ahead of elections. Peres's Residence Breached RegulationsState Comptroller criticizes Presidential Residence mismanagement under Peres, noting disregard of past reports, employment foul-ups. Comptroller Report Slams Bibi - Were Laws Broken?Comptroller finds Prime Minister's Residence expenses ballooned under Netanyahu and then dropped showing lack of 'proportionality.' PM's Expense Report to be PublishedState Comptroller Shapira announced Monday that PM's Residence expense report will be published in 2 weeks, criminal conduct included. Comptroller: Releasing PM Document a 'Crime'State Comptroller Yosef Shapira on Sunday slammed Channel Ten reporter Raviv Drucker for publishing a draft document report he is preparing. State Comptroller to Investigate Arava Oil SpillState Comptroller launches investigation over responsibility, as estimates over the damage more than double overnight. Report: 'Kabbalah Rabbis' Rake in MillionsA report Wednesday by State Comptroller Yosef Shapira claims tax authorities have missed a huge tax scandal within the hareidi community. State Comptroller Launches Investigation of Op.Protective Edge will be investigated by Israel in light of accusations and anti-Israel UN committee checking 'war crimes.' Comptroller: Govt. Failing to Feed the HungryState Comptroller Yosef Shapira released a report that slammed the state's nutritional assistance to poor Israelis, calling it insufficient. Police 'Bungled' Case of Rabbi’s MurderState Comptroller’s report highly critical of police in case of terrorist attack written off as suicide. 'Israel Failed in Not Compensating Refugees'State Comptroller's report slams government for taking 60 years to compensate Jewish refugees from Arab lands. State Comptroller to Investigate Storm ResponseYosef Shapira says mishandled storm was foreseen, warns 'this time the storm was white, but it could be a storm of rockets.'Conflict of Interest in anti-Corruption Watchdog?Senior staffer alleges serious conflict of interest within body tasked with rooting out corruption. Comptroller: Govt. Must Save Hadassah HospitalState Comptroller: Health Ministry cannot ignore Hadassah hospitals’ woes - Hadassah serves 1 million people. MK Cabel: Investigate PM Residence's BudgetMK Eitan Cabel asks State Comptroller to investigate the increase in the spending budget of the Prime Minister’s official residence. Report: Do More to Prevent Domestic ViolenceThe State Comptroller on Tuesday slammed the Welfare Ministry and municipalities fail to act to prevent violence in families. Former Supreme Court Judge Miriam Ben-Porat DiesFormer Supreme Court Judge and State Comptroller, Professor Miriam Ben-Porat, passed away Thursday at age 94. Prime Minister Issues Non-Reactions to ComptrollerPMO publishes short reaction that does not really answer the accusations regarding decision making process. Comptroller Puts Defense Ministry in CrosshairsIn his final report, State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss gave defense and military officials one body blow after another |
