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WA Rev Code § 43.08.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.08 - State Treasurer.|43.08.190 - State treasurer's service fund—Creation—Purpose.

RCW 43.08.190 State treasurer's service fund—Creation—Purpose.There is hereby created a fund within the state treasury to be known as the "state treasurer's service fund." Such fund shall be used solely for the payment of costs and expenses incurred in the operation and administration of the state treasurer's office.Moneys shall be allocated monthly and placed in the state treasurer's service fund equivalent to a maximum of one percent of the trust and treasury average daily cash balances from the earnings generated under the authority of RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.080 other than earnings generated from investment of balances in funds and accounts specified in RCW 43.79A.040(4)(c). The allocation shall precede the distribution of the remaining earnings as prescribed under RCW 43.79A.040 and 43.84.092. The state treasurer shall establish a uniform allocation rate for all funds and accounts; except that the state treasurer may negotiate a different allocation rate with any state agency that has independent authority over funds not statutorily required to be held in the state treasury or in the custody of the state treasurer. In no event shall the rate be less than the actual costs incurred by the state treasurer's office. If no rate is separately negotiated, the default rate for any funds held shall be the rate set for funds held pursuant to statute.During the 2019-2021 and 2021-2023 fiscal biennia, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of money in the state treasurer's service fund to the state general fund. It is the intent of the legislature that this policy will be continued in subsequent biennia.[ 2021 c 334 § 969; 2019 c 415 § 962; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 966; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 § 953; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 973; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 941; 2010 c 222 § 3; 2009 c 564 § 926; 2008 c 329 § 912; 2005 c 518 § 925; 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 916; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 83; 1985 c 405 § 506; 1973 c 27 § 2.]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 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.Intent—2010 c 222: See note following RCW 43.08.150.Effective date—2009 c 564: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Severability—Effective date—2008 c 329: See notes following RCW 28B.105.110.Effective date—2005 c 518: See note following RCW 28A.600.110.Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See notes following RCW 19.28.351.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.Severability—1985 c 405: See note following RCW 9.46.100.
WA Rev Code § 43.08.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.08 - State Treasurer.|43.08.200 - State treasurer's service fund—Expenditure limitation.

RCW 43.08.200 State treasurer's service fund—Expenditure limitation.All moneys deposited in the state treasurer's service fund shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation and for the purposes set forth in RCW 43.08.190, 43.08.200, and * 43.85.241.[ 1973 c 27 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 43.85.241 was repealed by 1985 c 57 § 90, effective July 1, 1985.
WA Rev Code § 43.08.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.08 - State Treasurer.|43.08.300 - Public deposit protection—Report.

RCW 43.08.300 Public deposit protection—Report.By December 1, 2009, and each December 1st thereafter, the office of the state treasurer shall report to the legislature actions taken by the public deposit protection commission and the state treasurer regarding public deposit protection.[ 2009 c 9 § 18.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 9: See note following RCW 39.58.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.010 - Residence—Office—Bond—Oath.

RCW 43.09.010 Residence—Office—Bond—Oath.The state auditor shall reside and keep his or her office at the seat of government. Before entering upon his or her duties he or she shall execute and deliver to the secretary of state a bond to the state in the sum of fifty thousand dollars, to be approved by the governor, conditioned for the faithful performance of all duties required by law. He or she shall take an oath of office before any person authorized to administer oaths, and file a copy thereof, together with the required bond, in the office of the secretary of state.[ 1995 c 301 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.010. Prior: 1890 p 634 § 1; RRS § 10996; prior: Code 1881 § 2566; 1871 p 96 § 1; 1854 p 409 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.020 - Auditor of public accounts.

RCW 43.09.020 Auditor of public accounts.The auditor shall be auditor of public accounts, and shall have such powers and perform such duties in connection therewith as may be prescribed by law.[ 1989 c 140 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.020. Prior: 1890 p 635 § 2; RRS § 10997; prior: Code 1881 § 2567; 1871 p 97 § 4; 1854 p 409 § 3.]NOTES:Budget and accounting system, powers and duties: RCW 43.88.160.Fiscal records open to public: RCW 43.88.200.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.025 - Deputy auditors—Assistant directors.

RCW 43.09.025 Deputy auditors—Assistant directors.The state auditor may appoint deputies and assistant directors as necessary to carry out the duties of the office of the state auditor. These individuals serve at the pleasure of the state auditor and are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW as stated in RCW 41.06.070(1)(v).[ 2020 c 18 § 14; 1995 c 301 § 2.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.035 - Assistants—Personnel.

RCW 43.09.035 Assistants—Personnel.The state auditor may appoint and employ other assistants and personnel necessary to carry out the work of the office of the state auditor.[ 1995 c 301 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.045 - Contracts with certified public accountants.

RCW 43.09.045 Contracts with certified public accountants.The state auditor may contract with public accountants certified in Washington to carry out those portions of the duties of auditing state agencies and local governments as the state auditor may determine.[ 1995 c 301 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.050 - General duties of auditor.

RCW 43.09.050 General duties of auditor.The auditor shall:(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, audit the accounts of all collectors of the revenue and other holders of public money required by law to pay the same into the treasury;(2) In his or her discretion, inspect the books of any person charged with the receipt, safekeeping, and disbursement of public moneys;(3) Investigate improper governmental activity under chapter 42.40 RCW;(4) Inform the attorney general in writing of the necessity for the attorney general to direct prosecutions in the name of the state for all official delinquencies in relation to the assessment, collection, and payment of the revenue, against all persons who, by any means, become possessed of public money or property, and fail to pay over or deliver the same, and against all debtors of the state;(5) Give information in writing to the legislature, whenever required, upon any subject relating to the financial affairs of the state, or touching any duties of his or her office;(6) Report to the director of financial management in writing the names of all persons who have received any moneys belonging to the state, and have not accounted therefor;(7) Authenticate with his or her official seal papers issued from his or her office;(8) Make his or her official report annually on or before the 31st of December.[ 1992 c 118 § 6; 1979 c 151 § 91. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 7; 1977 c 75 § 40; 1971 ex.s. c 170 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.050; prior: 1890 p 636 § 5; RRS § 11001; prior: Code 1881 § 2570; 1854 p 410 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1971 ex.s. c 170: "If any provision of this 1971 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." [ 1971 ex.s. c 170 § 5.]Advances: Chapter 42.24 RCW.Information to legislature: RCW 43.88.160.Investigations of improper governmental actions—Protection of employee disclosures: Chapter 42.40 RCW.Post-audit duties: RCW 43.88.160.Powers and duties, budget and accounting system: RCW 43.88.160.Report of irregularities to attorney general: RCW 43.88.160.Report to legislature: RCW 43.88.160.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.055 - Audit of entities with state contracts or grants—Costs.

RCW 43.09.055 Audit of entities with state contracts or grants—Costs.The state auditor may, where there is reasonable cause to believe that a misuse of state moneys has occurred, conduct an audit of financial and legal compliance of any entity that receives public moneys through contract or grant in return for services. This authority includes examinations of not-for-profit corporations who provide personal services to a state agency or to clients of a state agency. Such a financial audit shall be performed in a manner consistent with this chapter, and may be performed according to an agreed upon procedures engagement as in the existing 1998 standards of the American institute of certified public accountants professional standards section 600.The state auditor may charge the contracting agency, whether state or local, for the costs of an audit of a not-for-profit corporation that receives public moneys through contract or grant in return for services. Any contracting agency that is responsible to the state auditor for such costs shall use due diligence to recover costs from the audited entity.[ 1998 c 232 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1998 c 232: "The legislature finds that the state auditor lacks the needed authority to investigate the finances of state nongovernmental contractors. The legislature further finds that current contract oversight and management procedures cannot ensure that services under contract are delivered effectively and efficiently. Therefore, the legislature intends to enhance the authority of the state auditor to audit entities that provide services to the state or its clients under contract with state agencies." [ 1998 c 232 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.065 - Audit of entities with state contracts or grants—Report regarding criminal misuse of public moneys.

RCW 43.09.065 Audit of entities with state contracts or grants—Report regarding criminal misuse of public moneys.If after a financial audit of an entity that receives public moneys under contract or grant in return for services, there is reasonable cause to believe that a criminal misuse of public moneys has occurred, the office of the state auditor, within thirty days from receipt of the report, shall deliver a copy of the report to the appropriate local prosecuting authority.[ 1998 c 232 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—1998 c 232: See note following RCW 43.09.055.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.165 - Subpoenas—Compulsory process—Witnesses—Oaths—Testimony—Penalty.

RCW 43.09.165 Subpoenas—Compulsory process—Witnesses—Oaths—Testimony—Penalty.(1) The state auditor, his or her employees and every person legally appointed to perform such service, may issue subpoenas and compulsory process and direct the service thereof by any constable or sheriff, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers before him or her at any designated time and place, and may administer oaths.(2) When any person summoned to appear and give testimony neglects or refuses to do so, or neglects or refuses to answer any question that may be put to him or her touching any matter under examination, or to produce any books or papers required, the person making such examination shall apply to a superior court judge of the proper county to issue a subpoena for the appearance of such person before him or her; and the judge shall order the issuance of a subpoena for the appearance of such person forthwith before him or her to give testimony; and if any person so summoned fails to appear, or appearing, refuses to testify, or to produce any books or papers required, he or she shall be subject to like proceedings and penalties for contempt as witnesses in the superior court.(3) Willful false swearing in any such examination is perjury under chapter 9A.72 RCW.[ 2003 c 53 § 225; 1995 c 301 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.166 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.166 - Subpoenas—Court approval—Process.

RCW 43.09.166 Subpoenas—Court approval—Process.(1) In addition to the authority granted in RCW 43.09.165, the state auditor and his or her authorized assistants may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed records or documents are located, or in Thurston county. The application must (a) state that an order is sought pursuant to this subsection; (b) adequately specify the records, documents, or testimony; and (c) declare under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the state auditor's authority and that the subpoenaed documents or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the state auditor's authority.(2) Where the application under this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this section constitutes authority of law for the state auditor to subpoena the records or testimony.(3) The state auditor and his or her authorized assistants may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation.[ 2013 c 50 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—2013 c 50: "The legislature intends to provide a process for the state auditor's office to apply for court approval of an investigative subpoena which is authorized under current law in cases where the agency seeks such approval, or where court approval is required by Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. The legislature does not intend to require court approval except where otherwise required by law or Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. The legislature does not intend to create any new authority to subpoena records or create any new rights for any person." [ 2013 c 50 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.170 - May administer oaths.

RCW 43.09.170 May administer oaths.The state auditor may administer all oaths required by law in matters pertaining to the duties of his or her office.[ 1995 c 301 § 6; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.170. Prior: 1890 p 641 § 23; RRS § 11017; prior: Code 1881 § 2586.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.180 - Seal—Copies of documents as evidence.

RCW 43.09.180 Seal—Copies of documents as evidence.The state auditor shall keep a seal of office for the identification of all papers, writings, and documents required by law to be certified by him or her, and copies authenticated and certified of all papers and documents lawfully deposited in his or her office shall be received in evidence with the same effect as the originals.[ 1995 c 301 § 7; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.180. Prior: 1890 p 641 § 24; RRS § 11018; prior: Code 1881 § 2587.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.185 - Loss of public funds—Illegal activity—Report to state auditor's office.

RCW 43.09.185 Loss of public funds—Illegal activity—Report to state auditor's office.State agencies and local governments shall immediately report to the state auditor's office known or suspected loss of public funds or assets or other illegal activity.[ 1995 c 301 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.186 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.186 - Toll-free efficiency hotline—Duties—Annual overview and update.

RCW 43.09.186 Toll-free efficiency hotline—Duties—Annual overview and update.(1) Within existing funds, the state auditor must establish a toll-free telephone line that is available to public employees and members of the public to recommend measures to improve efficiency in state and local government and to report waste, inefficiency, or abuse, as well as examples of efficiency or outstanding achievement, by state and local agencies, public employees, or persons under contract with state and local agencies.(2) The state auditor must prepare information that explains the purpose of the hotline, and the hotline telephone number must be prominently displayed in the information. Hotline information must be posted in all government offices in locations where it is most likely to be seen by the public. The state auditor must publicize the availability of the toll-free hotline through print and electronic media and other means of communication with the public.(3) The state auditor must designate staff to be responsible for processing recommendations for improving efficiency and reports of waste, inefficiency, or abuse received through the hotline. The state auditor must conduct an initial review of each recommendation for efficiency and report of waste, inefficiency, or abuse made by public employees and members of the public. Following the initial review, the state auditor must determine which assertions require further examination or audit under the auditor's current authority and must assign qualified staff.(4) The identity of a person making a report through the hotline, by email through the state auditor's website, or other means of communication is confidential at all times unless the person making a report consents to disclosure by written waiver, or until the investigation described in subsection (3) of this section is complete. All documents related to the report and subsequent investigation are also confidential until completion of the investigation or audit or when the documents are otherwise statutorily exempt from public disclosure.(5) The state auditor must prepare a written determination of the results of the investigation performed, including any background information that the auditor deems necessary. The state auditor must report publicly the conclusions of each investigation and recommend ways to correct any deficiency and to improve efficiency. The reports must be distributed to the affected state agencies.(6) The state auditor must provide an annual overview and update of hotline investigations, including the results and efficiencies achieved, to the legislature and to the appropriate legislative committees.[ 2007 c 41 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.188 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.188 - Regulatory fairness act—Performance reviews.

RCW 43.09.188 Regulatory fairness act—Performance reviews.The state auditor shall conduct a performance review of agency compliance with the regulatory fairness act, pursuant to chapter 19.85 RCW. The performance review must be completed no earlier than June 30, 2020, and subsequent reviews must be completed periodically thereafter. Factors used to determine the frequency of subsequent reviews include the degree to which agencies are found to be in compliance with the act. The auditor must report his or her findings to the legislature, and any recommendations, by June 30, 2021, and after every subsequent review.[ 2017 c 53 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.09.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.200 - Local government accounting—Uniform system of accounting.

RCW 43.09.200 Local government accounting—Uniform system of accounting.The state auditor shall formulate, prescribe, and install a system of accounting and reporting for all local governments, which shall be uniform for every public institution, and every public office, and every public account of the same class.The system shall exhibit true accounts and detailed statements of funds collected, received, and expended for account of the public for any purpose whatever, and by all public officers, employees, or other persons.The accounts shall show the receipt, use, and disposition of all public property, and the income, if any, derived therefrom; all sources of public income, and the amounts due and received from each source; all receipts, vouchers, and other documents kept, or required to be kept, necessary to isolate and prove the validity of every transaction; all statements and reports made or required to be made, for the internal administration of the office to which they pertain; and all reports published or required to be published, for the information of the people regarding any and all details of the financial administration of public affairs.[ 1995 c 301 § 9; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.200. Prior: 1909 c 76 § 2; RRS § 9952.]NOTES:Electronic transfer of public funds to be in compliance with: RCW 39.58.750.School districts budgets to be in compliance with: RCW 28A.505.120.
WA Rev Code § 43.09.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor.|43.09.205 - Local government accounting—Costs of public works—Standard form.

RCW 43.09.205 Local government accounting—Costs of public works—Standard form.The state auditor shall prescribe a standard form with which the accounts and records of costs of all local governments shall be maintained as required under RCW 39.04.070.[ 1995 c 301 § 10; 1987 c 120 § 4.]