The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/state-comptroller/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:39:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png State Comptroller | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/state-comptroller/ 32 32 Updated bill on Oct. 7 probe allows new comptroller to fill spots boycotted by opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/updated-bill-on-oct-7-probe-allows-new-comptroller-to-fill-spots-boycotted-by-opposition/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:05:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838486 Michael Rabello, Netanyahu's former lawyer who argued before High Court against a state commission of inquiry, set to shape politically appointed investigation into massacre - if he keeps the job

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]]> Source close to Netanyahu admits MKs were told to film their comptroller votes — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/source-close-to-netanyahu-admits-mks-were-told-to-record-comptroller-votes-report/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:02:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3837595 In recording aired on TV, source says 'directive' to record votes was the 'only way' PM's personal lawyer won ballot, conflicting with Likud MK's claim they were given free choice

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]]> Knesset legal adviser upholds comptroller vote, says opposition hadn’t opposed ballot-filming https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-legal-adviser-upholds-comptroller-vote-says-opposition-hadnt-opposed-ballot-filming/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:19:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836903 Petition has urged High Court to strike down election of PM's lawyer Rabello to independent watchdog post, because Likud MKs were reportedly told to document themselves voting for him; Sagit Afik is unconvinced

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]]> High Court petition filed over state comptroller election after coalition MKs filmed their votes https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-petition-filed-over-state-comptroller-election-after-coalition-mks-filmed-their-votes/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:34:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836441 Watchdog argues secret ballot necessary to safeguard lawmakers' freedom to vote, in order to preserve status of state comptroller as independent and impartial oversight authority

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]]> Netanyahu forces through election of his lawyer as state comptroller amid tainted vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-forces-through-election-of-his-lawyer-as-state-comptroller-amid-tainted-vote/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:06:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3835920 Michael Rabello wins 61-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn 'illegal, mafia-style' process

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]]> Ombudsman penalizes Likud, Labor for irregularities in their financial reports for 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/ombudsman-penalizes-likud-labor-for-irregularities-in-their-financial-reports-for-2024/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834267 State comptroller says ruling party has inadequate oversight over membership fees; report finds 10 current parties and 9 defunct parties owe the state a total of some $45 million

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]]> Coalition nominates Netanyahu’s lawyer as next state comptroller https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-nominates-netanyahus-lawyer-as-next-state-comptroller/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:52:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827642 Likud lawmakers said to face pressure from PM to back Michael Rabello in June 3 secret-ballot vote, despite support among some for opposition pick, retired justice Yosef Elron

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]]> Mourning IDF veteran slain by police, alienated Bedouin say community souring on state https://www.timesofisrael.com/mourning-idf-veteran-slain-by-police-alienated-bedouin-say-community-souring-on-state/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:30:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821120 A once positive relationship between community and cops has been replaced by deep distrust of Border Police, with younger Bedouin showing signs of deepening estrangement from Jewish state amid claims of worsening discrimination

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]]> High Court judges challenge comptroller’s authority, competence to probe Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-judges-challenge-comptrollers-authority-competence-to-probe-oct-7/ Sun, 10 May 2026 14:19:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820311 In outburst, bereaved parents at hearing accuse judges of responsibility for October 7 invasion; state comptroller says probe crucial for office's independence, Israeli democracy

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]]> State comptroller says government bloated, inefficient, with widespread dysfunction https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-comptroller-says-government-bloated-inefficient-with-widespread-dysfunction/ Tue, 05 May 2026 18:32:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3817056 Audit finds too many ministries, constant reshuffles have disrupted governance, weakened services, contributed to failure to rehabilitate northern Israel

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]]> Crime rampant in the Negev, police understaffed, governance broken down — comptroller https://www.timesofisrael.com/crime-rampant-in-negev-due-to-police-lacking-manpower-comptroller-report-says/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:09:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812109 Englman also finds protection rackets rampant, lawlessness on the roads; tells Netanyahu he needs to step in; Ben Gvir, the police minister, calls report 'twisted'

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]]> The way the kurkar crumbles? As deteriorating cliffs pose a danger, politics bogs down repairs https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-way-the-kurkar-crumbles-as-deteriorating-cliffs-pose-a-danger-politics-bogs-down-repairs/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:48:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760630 After part of a coastal rock face collapses in Herzliya, those tasked with protecting these ridges call for cash - and a single coordinating body to help them get the job done

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]]> ‘Total disorder’: Comptroller accuses government, IDF of ‘systemic failure’ in post-Oct. 7 evacuations https://www.timesofisrael.com/total-disorder-comptroller-accuses-government-idf-of-systemic-failure-in-post-oct-7-evacuation/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:20:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761114 Report finds gaps in preparedness, lack of up-to-date plan, shirking of ministry responsibility for 210,000 evacuees; Defense Ministry says response was coordinated despite challenges

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]]> State comptroller: Public given only ‘partial picture’ of Oct. 7 responsibility https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-comptroller-public-given-only-partial-picture-of-oct-7-responsibility/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:21:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3758080 Responding to High Court order freezing his probe, Matanyahu Englman pans 'improper conduct' of officials, in apparent hint at Netanyahu's circulation of document on investigation

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]]> State report finds Israel unprepared to ensure gas keeps flowing during emergencies https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-report-finds-israel-unprepared-to-ensure-gas-keeps-flowing-during-emergencies/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756361 State comptroller appears to urge government to rethink decision to close Haifa refinery, but office claims it is just seeking to guarantee energy supplies when missiles fly

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