Delaware § 1409 - Annual external audit.
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§ 1409. Annual external audit.
At the close of each fiscal year, the County Council, in accordance with County procurement laws and upon advice from the Audit Committee, shall cause a person or persons, certified by the laws of the State to practice accounting and not an employee of the County, to make a post-audit of the financial affairs of the offices, agencies, departments and boards of the County and of the procedures and practices of the County Auditor.
9 Del. C. 1953, § 1329; 55 Del. Laws, c. 85, § 2; 71 Del. Laws, c. 401, § 59; 75 Del. Laws, c. 139, §§ 1, 2;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 1409
What does Delaware Code § 1409 cover?
Section 1409 ("Annual external audit.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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