57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
Georgia
Answer
Refer for investigation
Carry out investigation
Request additional information from potential violator
Request additional information from others
Impose sanctions
Source
Article 34(1), Organic Law of Georgia on Political Associations of Citizens, 1997.
Comment
According to Georgian legislation, the State Audit Office carries out monitoring over the legality and transparency of political parties’ and/or candidates’ financial activities. Article 34(1) of Organic Law of Georgia on Political Associations of Citizens lists the precise responsibilities that State Audit Office has.
