2-8-102. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Agency" means an office, position, commission, committee, board, department, council, division, bureau, section, or any other entity or instrumentality of the executive department of state government.
(2) "Performance audit" means an examination of the effectiveness of administration and its efficiency and adequacy in terms of the program of a state agency authorized by law to be performed and the conformance of expenditures with legislative intent. Audits conducted shall include an analysis of the operation of the agency, with special regard to the duplication of efforts between the audited agency or program and other agencies or programs and the quality of service being rendered.
(3) "Program" means any legislatively or administratively created function, project, or duty of an agency.
History: En. 82-4602 by Sec. 2, Ch. 562, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4602; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 321, L. 1983.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Part 1. Periodic Agency Evaluation
2-8-105. Determination of agencies and programs to be reviewed
2-8-106. through 2-8-110 reserved
2-8-111. Prereview responsibilities of agencies
2-8-112. Legislative audit committee review and report -- review criteria
2-8-113. Hearings by standing committee -- criteria for termination
2-8-114. through 2-8-120 reserved