147-64.8. Independence.
The Auditor shall maintain independence in the performance of his authorized duties. Except as otherwise provided by law, neither the General Assembly nor the Governor nor any department or agency of the executive or judicial branches of State government shall have the authority to limit the scope, direction, or report of an audit undertaken by the Auditor. No State regulatory agency shall by any fiscal or administrative requirements attempt to limit the scope, direction, or report of an audit undertaken by the Auditor. (1983, c. 913, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 147-64.1 - Salary of State Auditor.
§ 147-64.2 - Legislative policy and intent.
§ 147-64.3 - Legislative and management control system.
§ 147-64.6 - Duties and responsibilities.
§ 147-64.6B - Reports of improper governmental activities.
§ 147-64.6C - Cost of audit report published.
§ 147-64.6D - Cost of CPA audit report published.
§ 147-64.6J - Annual performance audit of the Department of Transportation.
§ 147-64.7A - Obstruction of audit.
§ 147-64.7B - Failure to respond to verification audit.
§ 147-64.10 - Powers of appointment.
§ 147-64.11 - Review of office.