Comptroller Report
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
State Comptroller warns of serious flaws in buildings' earthquake and missile preparedness
Comptroller: Israel failed to protect, revive small businesses after October 7 massacre
State Comptroller requests IDF, Military Defense provide documents regarding Oct. 7 massacre
The consequences of handing over these documents could be significant for those tasked with transferring them, prompting them to hire top-tier legal counsel.
Comptroller to examine Israel's care for freed Gaza hostages and their families
This audit focused on the treatment of returnees, their families, as well as families of current hostages.
Comptroller warned PM, IDF, Gallant of border security negligence before Oct. 7
If the August 2023 warning had been heeded, Englman’s criticisms might have prevented the invasion.
IDF, Shin Bet chiefs preventing audit into October 7 failures, comptroller says
Englman mentioned that the defense ministers cooperated from the start, but full cooperation from the IDF and Shin Bet is still lacking.
Post Oct. 7: Mental health of millions impacted, Israeli gov't not doing enough - comptroller
Nearly one million Israelis with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, or some combination of the three will seek mental health treatment in the future.
October 7, Gaza war disability stipends 5x greater than pre-war levels - comptroller
These benefits are for nearly 20,000 Israelis who will be given a disability eligibility of over 50%, the report explained, citing NII estimates.
Majority of complaints about Israeli public service justified – comptroller
The report examined some of the nearly 35,000 complaints made to the office between January 2019 and March 2024 – around 30% of which were about service to the public.
IDI: Stark disparities in shelters, protective structures for Arab vs. Jewish localities
"The lack of protective structures and the disparity between Arab and Jewish localities...forces Arab residents to live in a state of constant peril," said IDI's Lital Piller
Not a single official has taken responsibility appropriately since October 7 - comptroller
A review of the state during the war is complex but critical, he concluded.
Israel has severe doctor shortage, affects periphery the most, State Comptroller says
Englman warned that the shortage of doctors in certain specialties creates fierce competition, which leads to shortages in peripheral medical centers.
Big Brother: 45% of municipal surveillance cameras can see into private areas - comptroller
In each municipality that was tested, between 25-45% of surveillance cameras enabled close up shots of private areas that could hurt the privacy of local residents.
