Comptroller Report
Israel failed to coordinate NIS 14.8 billion in October 7 volunteer aid, probe finds
The audit, published on Tuesday, focused on the state’s relationship with volunteer groups, charities, philanthropic bodies, and civilian initiatives that assisted the home front after October 7.
IDF's October 7 defense failure was at root of evacuation breakdowns, gov't probe finds
As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change
Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds
Israel might be on verge of burial crisis with cemeteries struggling for burial space
Prof. Alex Weinreb, chair of the Demography Area and Research Director at the Taub Center, published a study warning about a shortage of burial grounds that is worse than expected.
'Systematic failures': Israel Police carried out illegal surveillance for years, probe finds
The report examines the police’s growing reliance on technological surveillance tools for law enforcement purposes, including wiretaps, cyber tools, and the collection of communications data.
February 2024 local elections plagued by widespread financing irregularities, report reveals
The report also addresses problematic employment practices, including cases in which lists paid salaries to candidates who were themselves running in the elections.
Israel unprepared for war: One-third of population lacks shelter access, state audit reveals
The comptroller's ninth report on the Israel-Hamas war found that approximately 3.2 million Israeli lacked access to standard protective spaces.
Jerusalem in danger of October 7-style invasion due to failed border security, special report says
Israel ignoring lessons from Hamas's invasion from Gaza • IDF lookouts still stationed too close to border • Lack of coordination between Shin Bet, IDF, Israel Police regarding West Bank checkpoints
Agriculture Min. must fix local farming deficiencies since war started, comptroller says
Local farming lost 670 million shekels in the first six months of the Israel-Hamas War, constituting a 25% drop in production. Additionally, the sector experienced a 58% decline in foreign workers.
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Comptroller's fourth Oct. 7 probe lays blame on Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gallant for civilian front
Bureaucracy, unrealized decisions, and a failure of management on civilian affairs during wartime are among the failures of the government unveiled by the State Comptroller.
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
Between October 2023 and January 2024, 53% of students in grades seven-to-12 in the locations surveyed by the Comptroller reported daily psychosomatic symptoms.