Norms, legitimacy and institutional independence: the active role of the European Court of Auditors in setting international standards

Abstract The European Court of Auditors (ECA), established in 1977, is the external auditor of the EU budget. It was given full EU institutional status in 1993. The Treaty of Amsterdam reaffirmed its independence and extended its audit powers. Based in Luxembourg, it employs around 900 people, of...

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Main Author: Paul J Stephenson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UACES 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Contemporary European Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcer.net/index.php/jcer/article/view/781