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WA Rev Code § 43.09.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.340 - Post-audit of books of state auditor.

RCW 43.09.340 Post-audit of books of state auditor.The governor shall, at least every two years, provide for a post-audit of the books, accounts, and records of the state auditor, and the funds under his or her control, to be made either by independent qualified public accountants or the director of financial management, as he or she may determine. The expense of making such audit shall be paid from appropriations made therefor from the general fund.[ 1995 c 301 § 24; 1979 c 151 § 93; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.340. Prior: 1947 c 114 § 2; 1941 c 196 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11018-6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.410 - Auditing services revolving account—Created—Purpose.

RCW 43.09.410 Auditing services revolving account—Created—Purpose.An auditing services revolving account is hereby created in the state treasury for the purpose of a centralized funding, accounting, and distribution of the actual costs of the audits provided to state agencies by the state auditor and audits of the state employee whistleblower program under RCW 42.40.110.[ 1999 c 361 § 9; 1995 c 301 § 25; 1981 c 336 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 336: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1981." [ 1981 c 336 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.412 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.412 - Auditing services revolving account—Transfers and payments into account—Allotments to state auditor.

RCW 43.09.412 Auditing services revolving account—Transfers and payments into account—Allotments to state auditor.The amounts to be disbursed from the auditing services revolving account shall be paid from funds appropriated to any and all state agencies for auditing services or administrative expenses. State agencies operating in whole or in part from nonappropriated funds shall pay into the auditing services revolving account such funds as will fully reimburse funds appropriated to the state auditor for auditing services provided.The director of financial management shall allot all such funds to the state auditor for the operation of his or her office, pursuant to appropriation, in the same manner as appropriated funds are allocated to other state agencies headed by elected officers under chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 1995 c 301 § 26; 1987 c 165 § 1; 1981 c 336 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 336: See note following RCW 43.09.410.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.414 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.414 - Auditing services revolving account—Disbursements.

RCW 43.09.414 Auditing services revolving account—Disbursements.Disbursements from the auditing services revolving account shall be made pursuant to vouchers executed by the state auditor or his or her designee in accordance with RCW 43.09.412.[ 1995 c 301 § 27; 1981 c 336 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 336: See note following RCW 43.09.410.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.416 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.416 - Auditing services revolving account—Allocation of costs to funds, accounts, and agencies—Billing rate.

RCW 43.09.416 Auditing services revolving account—Allocation of costs to funds, accounts, and agencies—Billing rate.The state auditor shall keep such records as are necessary to facilitate proper allocation of costs to funds and accounts and state agencies served and the director of financial management shall prescribe appropriate accounting procedures to accurately allocate costs to funds and accounts and state agencies served. The billing rate shall be established based on costs incurred in the prior biennium and anticipated costs in the new biennium. Those expenses related to training, maintenance of working capital including reserves for late and uncollectible accounts, and necessary adjustments to billings, shall be considered as expenses of auditing public accounts. Working capital shall not exceed five percent of the auditing services revolving account appropriation.[ 1995 c 301 § 28; 1987 c 165 § 2; 1981 c 336 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 336: See note following RCW 43.09.410.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.418 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.418 - Auditing services revolving account—Direct payments from state agencies.

RCW 43.09.418 Auditing services revolving account—Direct payments from state agencies.In cases where there are unanticipated demands for auditing services or where there are insufficient funds on hand or available for payment through the auditing services revolving account or in other cases of necessity, the state auditor may request payment for auditing services directly from state agencies for whom the services are performed to the extent that revenues or other funds are available. Upon approval by the director of financial management the state agency shall make the requested payment. The payment may be made on either an advance or reimbursable basis as approved by the director of financial management.[ 1995 c 301 § 29; 1981 c 336 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—1981 c 336: See note following RCW 43.09.410.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.420 - Audit of revolving, local, and other funds and accounts.

RCW 43.09.420 Audit of revolving, local, and other funds and accounts.As part of the routine audits of state agencies, the state auditor shall audit all revolving funds, local funds, and other state funds and state accounts that are not managed by or in the care of the state treasurer and that are under the control of state agencies, including but not limited to state departments, boards, and commissions. In conducting the audits of these funds and accounts, the auditor shall examine revenues and expenditures or assets and liabilities, accounting methods and procedures, and recordkeeping practices. In addition to including the results of these examinations as part of the routine audits of the agencies, the auditor shall report to the legislature on the status of all such funds and accounts that have been examined during the preceding biennium and any recommendations for their improved financial management. Such a report shall be filed with the legislature within five months of the end of each biennium regarding the funds and accounts audited during the biennium. The first such report shall be filed by December 1, 1993, regarding any such funds and accounts audited during the 1991-93 biennium.[ 1993 c 216 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.430 - Performance audits—Definitions.

RCW 43.09.430 Performance audits—Definitions.For purposes of RCW 43.09.435 through 43.09.460:(1) "Board" means the citizen advisory board created in RCW 43.09.435.(2) "Draft work plan" means the work plan for conducting performance audits of state agencies proposed by the board and state auditor after the statewide performance review.(3) "Final performance audit report" means a written document jointly released by the citizen advisory board and the state auditor that includes the findings and comments from the preliminary performance audit report.(4) "Final work plan" means the work plan for conducting performance audits of state agencies adopted by the board and state auditor.(5) "Performance audit" means an objective and systematic assessment of a state agency or any of its programs, functions, or activities by an independent evaluator in order to help public officials improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Performance audits include economy and efficiency audits and program audits.(6) "Preliminary performance audit report" means a written document prepared after the completion of a performance audit to be submitted for comment before the final performance audit report. The preliminary performance audit report must contain the audit findings and any proposed recommendations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, or accountability of the state agency being audited.(7) "State agency" or "agency" means a state agency, department, office, officer, board, commission, bureau, division, institution, or institution of higher education. "State agency" includes all offices of executive branch state government elected officials.[ 2005 c 385 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2005 c 385: "The legislature finds that:(1) Citizens demand and deserve accountability of public programs. Public programs must continuously improve in quality, efficiency, and effectiveness in order to increase public trust;(2) Washington state government and other entities that receive tax dollars must continuously improve the way they operate and deliver services so citizens receive maximum value for their tax dollars;(3) An independent citizen advisory board is necessary to ensure that government services, customer satisfaction, program efficiency, and management systems are world-class in performance;(4) Fair, independent, professional performance audits of state agencies are essential to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government; and(5) The performance audit activities of the joint legislative audit and review committee should be supplemented by making fuller use of the state auditor's resources and capabilities." [ 2005 c 385 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.435 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.435 - Performance audits—Citizen advisory board.

RCW 43.09.435 Performance audits—Citizen advisory board.(1) The citizen advisory board is created to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government.(2) The board shall consist of ten members as follows:(a) One member shall be the state auditor, who shall be a nonvoting member;(b) One member shall be the legislative auditor, who shall be a nonvoting member;(c) One member shall be the director of the office of financial management, who shall be a nonvoting member;(d) Four of the members shall be selected by the governor as follows: Each major caucus of the house of representatives and the senate shall submit a list of three names. The lists may not include the names of members of the legislature or employees of the state. The governor shall select a person from each list provided by each caucus; and(e) The governor shall select three citizen members who are not state employees.(3) The board shall elect a chair. The legislative auditor, the state auditor, and the director of the office of financial management may not serve as chair.(4) Appointees shall be individuals who have a basic understanding of state government operations with knowledge and expertise in performance management, quality management, strategic planning, performance assessments, or closely related fields.(5) Members selected under subsection (2)(d) and (e) of this section shall serve for terms of four years, with the terms expiring on June 30th on the fourth year of the term. However, in the case of the initial members, two members shall serve four-year terms, two members shall serve three-year terms, and one member shall serve a two-year term, with each of the terms expiring on June 30th of the applicable year. Appointees may be reappointed to serve more than one term.(6) The office of the state auditor shall provide clerical, technical, and management personnel to the board to serve as the board's staff.(7) The board shall meet at least once a quarter and may hold additional meetings at the call of the chair or by a majority vote of the members of the board.(8) The members of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.220 and reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2005 c 385 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—2005 c 385: See note following RCW 43.09.430.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.445 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.445 - Performance audits—Local jurisdictions.

RCW 43.09.445 Performance audits—Local jurisdictions.If the legislative authority of a local jurisdiction requests a performance audit of programs under its jurisdiction, the state auditor has the discretion to conduct such a review under separate contract and funded by local funds.[ 2005 c 385 § 6.]NOTES:Findings—2005 c 385: See note following RCW 43.09.430.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.450 - Performance audits—Audit of performance audit program.

RCW 43.09.450 Performance audits—Audit of performance audit program.By June 30, 2007, and each four years thereafter, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall contract with a private entity for a performance audit of the performance audit program established in RCW 43.09.440 and the board's responsibilities under the performance audit program.[ 2005 c 385 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—2005 c 385: See note following RCW 43.09.430.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.455 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.455 - Performance audits—Follow-up and corrective action—Progress reports.

RCW 43.09.455 Performance audits—Follow-up and corrective action—Progress reports.The audited agency is responsible for follow-up and corrective action on all performance audit findings and recommendations. The audited agency's plan for addressing each audit finding and recommendation shall be included in the final audit report. The plan shall provide the name of the contact person responsible for each action, the action planned, and the anticipated completion date. If the audited agency does not agree with the audit findings and recommendations or believes action is not required, then the action plan shall include an explanation and specific reasons.For agencies under the authority of the governor, the governor may require periodic progress reports from the audited agency until all resolution has occurred.For agencies under the authority of an elected official other than the governor, the appropriate elected official may require periodic reports of the action taken by the audited agency until all resolution has occurred.The board may request status reports on specific audits or findings.[ 2005 c 385 § 9.]NOTES:Findings—2005 c 385: See note following RCW 43.09.430.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.460 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.460 - Performance audits—Appropriation—Budget request.

RCW 43.09.460 Performance audits—Appropriation—Budget request.(1) Each biennium the legislature shall appropriate such sums as may be necessary, not to exceed an amount equal to two one-hundredths of one percent of the total general fund state appropriation in that biennium's omnibus operating appropriations act for purposes of the performance review, performance audits, and activities of the board authorized by this chapter.(2) The board and the state auditor shall submit recommended budgets for their responsibilities under RCW 43.09.430 through 43.09.455 to the auditor, who shall then prepare a consolidated budget request, in the form of request legislation, to assist in determining the funding under subsection (1) of this section.[ 2005 c 385 § 11.]NOTES:Findings—2005 c 385: See note following RCW 43.09.430.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.465 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.465 - Comprehensive performance audit of state printing services.

RCW 43.09.465 Comprehensive performance audit of state printing services.By November 1, 2016, building on the findings of the 2011 audit, the state auditor shall conduct a comprehensive performance audit of state printing services in accordance with RCW 43.09.470. Following the audit in 2016, the state auditor shall conduct follow-up audits as deemed necessary to ensure effective implementation of chapter 43, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 310.]NOTES:Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.466 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.466 - Comprehensive performance audit of statewide sexual assault tracking system.

RCW 43.09.466 Comprehensive performance audit of statewide sexual assault tracking system. (Expires July 1, 2023.)(1) After January 1, 2022, the auditor shall conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the statewide sexual assault tracking system under RCW 43.43.545 and the operations of the Washington state patrol crime laboratory with respect to processing sexual assault kits. In addition to other measures established by the auditor, the performance audit shall assess:(a) Whether the Washington state patrol is operating the statewide sexual assault kit tracking system in accordance with RCW 43.43.545 and best practices; and(b) Whether the Washington state patrol crime laboratory has taken actions consistent with best practices, chapter 70.125 RCW, and related state budgetary requirements to address testing backlogs and otherwise improve efficiency and efficacy of sexual assault kit testing.(2) The auditor shall complete the audit and publish a report with its findings no later than December 31, 2022.(3) This section expires July 1, 2023.[ 2019 c 93 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.471 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.471 - Short title—Effective date—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 900).

RCW 43.09.471 Short title—Effective date—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 900).This act shall be called the performance audits of government act and takes effect December 8, 2005.[ 2006 c 1 § 10 (Initiative Measure No. 900, approved November 8, 2005).]NOTES:Policies and purposes—Construction—Severability—Part headings not law—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 900): See notes following RCW 43.09.470.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.475 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.475 - Performance audits of government account.

RCW 43.09.475 Performance audits of government account.The performance audits of government account is hereby created in the custody of the state treasurer. Revenue identified in RCW 82.08.020(5) and 82.12.0201 shall be deposited in the account. Money in the account shall be used to fund the performance audits and follow-up performance audits under RCW 43.09.470 and shall be expended by the state auditor in accordance with chapter 1, Laws of 2006. Only the state auditor or the state auditor's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures. During the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia, the performance audits of government account may be appropriated for the joint legislative audit and review committee, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, the office of financial management, the superintendent of public instruction, the department of fish and wildlife, and audits of school districts. In addition, during the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia the account may be used to fund the office of financial management's contract for the compliance audit of the state auditor and audit activities at the department of revenue.[ 2021 c 334 § 970; 2019 c 415 § 963; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 967; 2016 sp.s. c 36 § 925; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 § 954; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 974; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 942; 2009 c 564 § 929; 2006 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 900, approved November 8, 2005).]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2021 c 334: See notes following RCW 43.79.555.Effective date—2019 c 415: See note following RCW 28B.20.476.Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.Effective date—2016 sp.s. c 36: See note following RCW 18.20.430.Effective dates—2015 3rd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 28B.15.069.Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective dates—2011 1st sp.s. c 50: See note following RCW 15.76.115.Effective date—2009 c 564: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Policies and purposes—Construction—Severability—Part headings not law—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 900): See notes following RCW 43.09.470.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.480 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.480 - Long-term services and supports trust program—Audit—Report.

RCW 43.09.480 Long-term services and supports trust program—Audit—Report.By December 1, 2032, the state auditor must conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the long-term services and supports trust program established in chapter 50B.04 RCW and deliver a report, including a conclusion and recommendations for improvement to the legislature regarding:(1) Program operations, including the performance of the long-term services and supports trust commission established in RCW 50B.04.030;(2) Program financial status, including solvency, the value of the benefit provided, and the financial balance of program benefits to costs;(3) The overall efficacy of the program, based on the established goals under chapter 363, Laws of 2019 including, but not limited to:(a) Delaying middle class families' need to spend to poverty to receive medicaid-funded long-term care;(b) Strengthening the state economy through improving workforce participation;(c) Reducing the caseload and expenditures of the state medicaid program on long-term care; and(d) Obtaining shared savings through a medicaid demonstration waiver.[ 2019 c 363 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 43.10.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General.|43.10.010 - Qualifications—Oath—Bond.

RCW 43.10.010 Qualifications—Oath—Bond.No person shall be eligible to be attorney general unless he or she is a qualified practitioner of the supreme court of this state.Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, any person elected or appointed attorney general shall take, subscribe, and file the oath of office as required by law; take, subscribe, and file with the secretary of state an oath to comply with the provisions of RCW 43.10.115; and execute and file with the secretary of state, a bond to the state, in the sum of five thousand dollars, with sureties to be approved by the governor, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and the paying over of all moneys, as provided by law.[ 2009 c 549 § 5046; 1973 c 43 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.010. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 1, part; RRS § 11030, part; prior: 1921 c 119 § 1; 1888 p 7 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1973 c 43: "If any provision of this 1973 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1973 c 43 § 6.]