2-7-505. Audit scope and standards. (1) Each audit must be a comprehensive audit of the affairs of the local government entity and must be made in accordance with auditing standards and in accordance with federal regulations adopted by the department by rule.
(2) The department, with cooperation from state agencies, shall prepare a local government compliance supplement that contains state and federal regulations applicable to local government entities. Auditors shall use the compliance supplement adopted pursuant to this section in conjunction with government auditing standards adopted by the department to determine the compliance testing to be performed during an audit.
(3) When auditing a county or a consolidated government, auditors shall perform tests for compliance with state laws relating to receipts and disbursements of custodial funds maintained by the entity. Findings related to compliance tests must be reported in accordance with the reporting standards for financial audits prescribed in government auditing standards adopted by the department.
History: En. 82-4518 by Sec. 4, Ch. 380, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4518; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 573, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 489, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 278, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 185, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 7. Studies, Reports, and Audits
Part 5. Audits of Political Subdivisions
2-7-502. Short title -- purpose
2-7-503. Financial reports and audits of local government entities
2-7-505. Audit scope and standards
2-7-506. Audit by independent auditor
2-7-507. Duty of officers to aid in audit
2-7-508. Power to examine books and papers
2-7-509. Audits of school-related organizations -- costs -- criteria
2-7-511. Access to public accounts -- suspension of officer in case of discrepancy
2-7-512. Exit review conference
2-7-513. Content of audit report and financial report
2-7-514. Filing of audit report and financial report
2-7-515. Actions by governing bodies
2-7-517. Penalties -- rules to establish fine
2-7-523. Cause of action -- failure to file reports and audits or resolve findings