Comptroller Report
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Comptroller's fourth Oct. 7 probe lays blame on Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gallant for civilian front
Comptroller warns: 'One step away from disaster' wildfire preparation plans must be consolidated
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
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.
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.
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.
