4-2-3. Oath and bond of auditor-general--Responsibility to Legislature--Scope of responsibility.
The auditor-general shall qualify by taking and filing the oath and giving bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars, pursuant to chapters 3-1 and 3-5. He shall be responsible to the Legislature for proper performance of the duties herein prescribed. He shall be responsible for the faithful compliance with all appropriations and use of funds provided by the state or under its control.
Source: SL 1943, ch 258, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2902; SL 1966, ch 165, §1; SL 1968, ch 205, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 4 - Public Fiscal Administration
Chapter 02 - Department Of Legislative Audit
Section 4-2-1 - Department continued--Seal.
Section 4-2-2 - Qualifications and appointment of auditor-general--Term--Vacancies.
Section 4-2-4 - Salary of auditor-general.
Section 4-2-5 - Removal of auditor-general from office.
Section 4-2-6 - Employment of personnel for department--Traveling expenses.
Section 4-2-7 - Employment of additional personnel for follow-up services.
Section 4-2-8 - Executive Board of Legislative Research Council to direct activities.
Section 4-2-9 - Access to books and property for investigations--Space and equipment.
Section 4-2-11 - Failure to permit access or obey subpoena--Punishment as contempt.
Section 4-2-14 - Districts filing annual report may be audited.
Section 4-2-15 - Publication of notice of certain entities' failure to submit timely audit report.