Sec. 115.002. EXAMINATION OF BOOKS AND REPORTS. (a) The county auditor shall carefully examine and report on all reports that are about the collection of money for the county and that are required to be made to the commissioners court.
(b) At least once each quarter, the county auditor shall check the books and shall examine in detail the reports of the county tax assessor-collector, the county treasurer, and all other officers. The auditor shall verify the footings and the correctness of those books and reports. The auditor shall either stamp the books and reports approved or shall note any differences, errors, or discrepancies.
(c) The auditor shall carefully examine the report made under Section 114.026 by the county treasurer, together with the canceled orders for payment that have been paid. The auditor shall verify those orders with the register of orders issued as shown on the auditor's books.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 373), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 115 - Audit of County Finances
Subchapter A. Audit Authority of County Auditor
Section 115.001. Examination of Records
Section 115.002. Examination of Books and Reports
Section 115.003. Examination of Funds Held by County Treasurer
Section 115.0035. Examination of Funds Collected by County Entity or the District Attorney
Section 115.0036. Examination and Audit of Records of Certain Special Districts
Section 115.004. Audit in County With Population of 190,000 or More