State comptroller
My Word: The painful probe into October 7 - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, Israel demands answers. But who should investigate the failures, and can any commission restore trust and prevent the next attack?
'Netanyahu is a liar': Yoav Gallant challenges PM's pre-October 7 intelligence documents
'Systematic failures': Israel Police carried out illegal surveillance for years, probe finds
February 2024 local elections plagued by widespread financing irregularities, report reveals
Comptroller: Gov't, PM, Smotrich ignored northern residents before and throughout Hezbollah war
Englman placed special responsibility on Smotrich as Netanyahu appointed him the leader of the socio-economic cabinet task force, in particular charged with civilian issues of northern residents.
Comptroller's fourth Oct. 7 probe lays blame on Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gallant for civilian front
Bureaucracy, unrealized decisions, and a failure of management on civilian affairs during wartime are among the failures of the government unveiled by the State Comptroller.
Comptroller warns: 'One step away from disaster' wildfire preparation plans must be consolidated
There are currently 583 areas that are susceptible to fires, 81 of which are in the highest danger category. Of these 81, only nine were included in the government's budget for buffer zones.
Psychological-educational service alarmingly lacking, even in wake of war, State Comptroller finds
Between October 2023 and January 2024, 53% of students in grades seven-to-12 in the locations surveyed by the Comptroller reported daily psychosomatic symptoms.
State Comptroller warns of serious flaws in buildings' earthquake and missile preparedness
The State Comptroller reports alarming gaps in buildings' earthquake preparedness, highlighting serious risks of missile hits and blasts to apartments and structures in the event of a disaster.
Gov’t requests three more months to present kashrut law adjustments
The decision has left Tzohar, which requested but did not receive kashrut certification authority, in the dark.
Comptroller annual report: 67% of public complaints about Israel-Hamas War justified
The annual report is an important indicator of where public dissatisfaction lies, and can indicate to the government specific improvement points.
Netanyahu government's assistance to northern Israelis 'incomplete,' comptroller says
A long-term plan doesn't exist, which is essentially what is preventing around half of residents from returning to their homes.
Comptroller: Israel failed to protect, revive small businesses after October 7 massacre
“Time is a critical factor for the residents and their businesses,” Englman said, calling on Netanyahu and Smotrich to advance a support plan as soon as possible.
Smotrich allegedly pays thousands in misused for social media ad campaign
The Yesh Atid MK alleged that the RZP created a campaign to outline financial benefits to reservists "on behalf" of Finance Minister Smotrich.
