(2) The compensation for audits and reviews performed by accountants shall be as agreed upon between the governing body, or managing or executive officer of the municipal corporation, and the accountant, and shall be paid in the same manner as other claims against the municipal corporation are paid.
(3) All expenses and costs incurred by the Secretary of State in conducting audits and reviews for municipal corporations shall be borne by the municipal corporation for which a particular audit or review is made. The expenses and costs shall be paid to the secretary in the same manner as other claims against the municipal corporation are paid.
(4) Audits and reviews required by this section shall inquire into:
(a) The principles of accounting and methods followed by the municipal corporation in recording, summarizing and reporting its financial transactions and financial condition;
(b) The accuracy and legality of the transactions, accounts, records, files and financial reports of the officers and employees of the municipal corporation as they relate to its fiscal affairs; and
(c) Compliance with requirements, orders and regulations of other public officials which pertain to the financial condition or financial operations of the municipal corporation. [1977 c.774 §4; 1987 c.143 §5; 2001 c.26 §1; 2007 c.184 §1; 2015 c.29 §1]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance
Chapter 297 - Audits of Public Funds and Financial Records
Section 297.020 - Functions and duties of Division of Audits; moneys available for use by division.
Section 297.030 - Audits, reviews and investigations; rules.
Section 297.076 - Audit plans.
Section 297.100 - Audit information in Governor’s budget; report.
Section 297.103 - Audit information in Secretary of State budget.
Section 297.110 - Definitions for ORS 297.120.
Section 297.250 - Filing of risk assessment or audit by state agency with Division of Audits.
Section 297.405 - Definitions for ORS 297.020, 297.230, 297.405 to 297.740 and 297.990.
Section 297.425 - Annual audits required; compensation; expenses; subjects of audits.
Section 297.435 - Exemption from audit; financial statement and bonding required.
Section 297.459 - Furnishing county audit reports to Department of Revenue.
Section 297.465 - Standards for audits; form; filing; extensions of time.
Section 297.471 - Secretary of State to prepare summary report.
Section 297.485 - Filing fees.
Section 297.527 - City utilities separate municipal corporations.
Section 297.530 - Subpoena authority of Secretary of State; enforcement; costs.
Section 297.535 - Division of Audits Account.
Section 297.680 - Rules for establishing and maintaining roster.
Section 297.710 - Removal of accountant from roster; reinstatement.
Section 297.760 - Establishment of local government waste hotline.