What does Israel’s state comptroller do?

In Israel, the state comptroller is an independent official elected by the Knesset and appointed by the president.1

The comptroller serves as the auditor of the government’s financial transactions and is empowered to investigate the efficiency of its activities. Beyond these financial oversight duties, the comptroller also functions as a national ombudsman, addressing grievances and ensuring accountability within the state's operations. Because the office is responsible only to the Knesset, it maintains the independence necessary to provide objective oversight of government conduct.1