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.

Volunteers pack kits to distribute to young families in Jerusalem, during war between Iran and Israel, June 15, 2025.
The entrance to the Bibas family home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near Gaza border, in southern Israel, February 25, 2025

IDF's October 7 defense failure was at root of evacuation breakdowns, gov't probe finds

Israelis enjoy the beach as a heatwave hits Israel, in Herzliya, April 17, 2026

As Dead Sea plans languish, gov't probe finds Israel still unprepared for climate change

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds


Finance intel unit fail to fight crime, terror, funds go to waste - comptroller report

Eighty-seven percent of IMPA initiated reports passed on to police or other law enforcement bodies didn't lead to investigations being opened.

Shekel bills confiscated by Israel Police as part of the 'Black Billion' raid, February 8, 2023

Are Israel's state defense companies lacking in diversity? -comptroller's report

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman encouraged the defense companies to improve the integration of minority populations.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Hackers can impersonate, steal soldiers’ identities

Comptroller: Water, transportation sectors at risk

Computer hacking (illustrative)

Almost 40% of female prison guards were sexually harassed - Comptroller

The highly problematic rate of sexual harassment in the prisons was matched by an identical 38% rate in the IDF and by an approximate 25% rate in the police.

Police officers and prison guards at the scene of a prison escape of  six Palestinian prisoners, outside the Gilboa prison, northern Israel, September 6, 2021.

Arab residents of mixed cities disadvantaged compared to Jews - Comptroller

The first government decision referencing mixed cities was issued last year and included a budget for such cities.

The city of Lod is a large city with a mixed population of Jews, Arabs and new immigrants from different countries. September 22, 2011

Police failed to prepare for Guardian of the Walls riots, says Comptroller

About 520 outbreaks of violence were reported throughout Israel during the operation, killing three and injuring hundreds.

Violent riots broke out in Ramla last night amid the ongoing violence between Palestinians and Israelis in east Jerusalem.

Comptroller criticizes three-fold cost rise in overseeing elections

The budget for oversight of polling stations tripled over the past three elections,

Israel Elections: A polling station in Jerusalem, as Israelis vote in their general elections, on March 23, 2021.

Health system would not be adequately protected in event of cyberattack - report

In the last few years, the risk of medical institutions being targeted in a cyberattack has grown exponentially.

Healthcare and cybersecurity (illustrative)

Israel's chicken coops riddled with health and safety concerns - comptroller report

On average, Israeli chicken coops produce 2.2 billion eggs each year.

 A flock of chickens (Illustrative).

Government not doing enough to stop influx of invasive species - comptroller

Looking at international agreements to preserve biological variety, the comptroller found that Israel failed to ratify several international treaties aimed at preserving the marine environment.

Wild boars cross a road in a residential area after the government ordered residents to stay home to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Haifa, northern Israel April 16, 2020.