Missouri § 29.351 - Audit of state auditor's office, when — procedure — cost, how paid.
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§ 29.351. Audit of state auditor's office, when — procedure — cost, how paid.
1. During the regular legislative session which convenes in an odd-numbered year, the general assembly shall, by concurrent resolution, employ an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit examination of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the state auditor's office. The audit examination shall be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, including such reviews and inspections of books, records and other underlying data and documents as are necessary to enable the independent certified public accountant performing the audit to reach an informed opinion on the condition and performance of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the state auditor's office. Upon completion of the audit, the independent certified public accountant shall make a written report of his findings and conclusions, and shall supply each member of the general assembly, the governor, and the state auditor with a copy of the report. The cost of the audit and report shall be paid out of the joint contingent fund of the general assembly.
2. The commissioner of administration shall bid these services, at the direction of the general assembly, pursuant to state purchasing laws.
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(L. 1989 H.B. 36 §§ 1, 2, A.L. 2013 H.B. 116)
Transferred 2013; formerly 21.760
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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