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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.2851 - Repayment of amounts charged to another fund within same political subdivision to be credited to original fund or appropriation—Expenditure.

RCW 43.09.2851
Repayment of amounts charged to another fund within same political subdivision to be credited to original fund or appropriation—Expenditure.
Except as otherwise provided by law, amounts charged by a county, city, or other municipal or quasi municipal corporation for providing services or furnishing materials to or for another fund within the same county, city, or other municipal or quasi municipal corporation pursuant to RCW 43.09.210 or other law shall be repaid and credited to the fund or appropriation against which the expenditure originally was charged. Amounts representing a return of expenditures from an appropriation shall be considered as returned loans of services or goods, supplies, or other materials furnished and may be expended as part of the original appropriation to which they belong, without further or additional appropriation.
Except as otherwise provided by law, this section shall not apply to the furnishing of materials or services by one fund to another when other funds have been provided specifically for that purpose pursuant to law.
[ 1981 c 39 § 1. Formerly RCW 39.58.160.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.2853 - Municipal corporations authorized to establish line of credit for payment of warrants—Interest.

RCW 43.09.2853
Municipal corporations authorized to establish line of credit for payment of warrants—Interest.
Any municipal corporation is authorized to establish a line of credit with any *qualified public depositary to be drawn upon for cashing its warrants, to delegate to a fiscal officer authority to determine the amount of credit extended, and to pay interest and other finance or service charges. The interest rate may be a fixed rate set periodically or a fluctuating rate determined by agreement of the parties. If any warrant of a municipal corporation is presented and not paid for lack of funds, the interest rate set on unpaid warrants shall apply. Nothing in this section affects the priority for payment of warrants established by law.
[ 1981 c 156 § 37. Formerly RCW 39.58.170.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The term "qualified public depositary" was redefined as "public depositary" by 1996 c 256 § 1.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.2855 - Local governments—Use of credit cards.

RCW 43.09.2855
Local governments—Use of credit cards.
(1) Local governments, including counties, cities, towns, special purpose districts, municipal and quasi-municipal corporations, and political subdivisions, are authorized to use credit cards for official government purchases and acquisitions.
(2) A local government may contract for issuance of the credit cards.
(3) The legislative body shall adopt a system for:
(a) The distribution of the credit cards;
(b) The authorization and control of the use of credit card funds;
(c) The credit limits available on the credit cards;
(d) Payment of the bills; and
(e) Any other rule necessary to implement or administer the system under this section.
(4) As used in this section, "credit card" means a card or device issued under an arrangement pursuant to which the issuer gives to a cardholder the privilege of obtaining credit from the issuer.
(5) Any credit card system adopted under this section is subject to examination by the state auditor's office pursuant to chapter 43.09 RCW.
(6) Cash advances on credit cards are prohibited.
[ 1995 c 30 § 2. Formerly RCW 39.58.180.]
NOTES:
Findings—1995 c 30: "The legislature finds that (1) the use of credit cards is a customary and economical business practice to improve cash management, reduce costs, and increase efficiency; and (2) local governments should consider and use credit cards when appropriate." [ 1995 c 30 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.2856 - School district audits—School district compliance with RCW 28A.150.276 and 28A.505.240—Report of findings.

RCW 43.09.2856
School district audits—School district compliance with RCW 28A.150.276 and 28A.505.240—Report of findings.
(1) Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, to ensure that school district local revenues are used solely for purposes of enriching the state's statutory program of basic education, the state auditor's regular financial audits of school districts must include a review of the expenditure of school district local revenues for compliance with RCW 28A.150.276, including the spending plan approved by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.505.240 and its implementation, and any supplemental contracts entered into under RCW 28A.400.200. The audit must also include a review of the expenditure schedule and supporting documentation required by RCW 28A.320.330(1)(c).
(2) If an audit under subsection (1) of this section results in findings that a school district has failed to comply with these requirements, then within ninety days of completing the audit the auditor must report the findings to the superintendent of public instruction, the office of financial management, and the education and operating budget committees of the legislature. If the superintendent of public instruction receives a report of findings from the state auditor that an expenditure of a school district is out of compliance with the requirements of RCW 28A.150.276, and the finding is not resolved in the subsequent audit, the maximum taxes levied for collection by the school district under RCW 84.52.0531 in the following calendar year shall be reduced by the expenditure amount identified by the state auditor.
(3) The use of the state allocation provided for professional learning under RCW 28A.150.415 must be audited as part of the regular financial audits of school districts by the state auditor's office to ensure compliance with the limitations and conditions of RCW 28A.150.415.
[ 2019 c 410 § 4; (2019 c 387 § 5 expired December 1, 2021); 2018 c 266 § 406; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 503.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2019 c 387 § 5: "Section 5 of this act expires December 1, 2021." [ 2019 c 387 § 6.]
Intent—Findings—2019 c 387: See note following RCW 28A.150.392.
Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.290 - Post-audit of state agencies—Definitions.

RCW 43.09.290
Post-audit of state agencies—Definitions.
For the purposes of RCW 43.09.290 through 43.09.340 and 43.09.410 through 43.09.418, post-audit means an audit of the books, records, funds, accounts, and financial transactions of a state agency for a complete fiscal period; pre-audit means all other audits and examinations; state agency means elective officers and offices, and every other office, officer, department, board, council, committee, commission, or authority of the state government now existing or hereafter created, supported, wholly or in part, by appropriations from the state treasury or funds under its control, or by the levy, assessment, collection, or receipt of fines, penalties, fees, licenses, sales of commodities, service charges, rentals, grants-in-aid, or other income provided by law, and all state educational, penal, reformatory, charitable, eleemosynary, or other institutions, supported, wholly or in part, by appropriations from the state treasury or funds under its control, but not including a comprehensive cancer center participating in a collaborative arrangement as defined in RCW 28B.10.930 that is operated in conformance with RCW 28B.10.930.
[ 2022 c 71 § 7; 1995 c 301 § 21; 1981 c 336 § 6; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.290. Prior: 1941 c 196 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11018-1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 71: See note following RCW 28B.10.930.
Effective date—1981 c 336: See note following RCW 43.09.410.
Petty cash: RCW 42.26.080.
Post-audit duties, budget and accounting system: RCW 43.88.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.310 - Audit of statewide combined financial statements—Post-audits of state agencies—Periodic audits—Reports—Filing.

RCW 43.09.310
Audit of statewide combined financial statements—Post-audits of state agencies—Periodic audits—Reports—Filing.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the state auditor shall annually audit the statewide combined financial statements prepared by the office of financial management and make post-audits of state agencies. Post-audits of state agencies shall be made at such periodic intervals as is determined by the state auditor. Audits of combined financial statements shall include determinations as to the validity and accuracy of accounting methods, procedures and standards utilized in their preparation, as well as the accuracy of the financial statements themselves. A report shall be made of each such audit and post-audit upon completion thereof, and one copy shall be transmitted to the governor, one to the director of financial management, one to the state agency audited, one to the joint legislative audit and review committee, one each to the standing committees on ways and means of the house and senate, one to the chief clerk of the house, one to the secretary of the senate, and at least one shall be kept on file in the office of the state auditor. A copy of any report containing findings of noncompliance with state law shall be transmitted to the attorney general and shall be subject to the process provided in RCW 43.09.312.
(2) Audits of the department of labor and industries must be coordinated with the audits required under RCW 51.44.115 to avoid duplication of audits.
[ 2017 c 66 § 1; 2005 c 387 § 2; 1996 c 288 § 35; 1995 c 301 § 22; 1981 c 217 § 1; 1979 c 151 § 92; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 17 § 1. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 293 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 193 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 170 § 2; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.310; prior: 1947 c 114 § 1; 1941 c 196 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11018-3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 170: See note following RCW 43.09.050.
Reports of post-audits: RCW 43.88.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.312 - Post-audits of state agencies under RCW 43.09.310—Noncompliance—Remediation—Referral to attorney general.

RCW 43.09.312
Post-audits of state agencies under RCW 43.09.310—Noncompliance—Remediation—Referral to attorney general.
(1) Within thirty days of receipt of an audit under RCW 43.09.310 containing findings of noncompliance with state law, the subject state agency shall submit a response and a plan for remediation to the office of financial management. Within sixty days of receipt of an audit under RCW 43.09.310 containing findings of noncompliance with state law, the office of financial management shall submit the subject state agency's response and a plan for remediation to the governor, the state auditor, the joint legislative audit and review committee, and the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the senate and house of representatives.
(2) If, at the next succeeding audit of the subject state agency, the state auditor determines that the subject state agency has failed to make substantial progress in remediating the noncompliance with state law, the state auditor shall notify the entities specified in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Upon receipt of a notification under subsection (2) of this section, a fiscal or policy committee of the senate or house of representatives may refer the matter to the senate committee on facilities and operations or the executive rules committee of the house of representatives, which committee may refer the matter to the attorney general for appropriate legal action under RCW 43.09.330.
[ 2017 c 66 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.330 - Audit disclosing malfeasance or nonfeasance—Action by attorney general.

RCW 43.09.330
Audit disclosing malfeasance or nonfeasance—Action by attorney general.
If any audit of a state agency discloses malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office on the part of any public officer or employee, within thirty days from the receipt of his or her copy of the report, the attorney general shall institute and prosecute in the proper county, appropriate legal action to carry into effect the findings of such post-audit. It shall be unlawful for any state agency or the responsible head thereof, to make a settlement or compromise of any claim arising out of such malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance, or any action commenced therefor, or for any court to enter upon any compromise or settlement of such action without the written approval and consent of the attorney general and the state auditor.
[ 1995 c 301 § 23; 1965 c 8 § 43.09.330. Prior: 1941 c 196 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11018-5.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
[ 2022 c 148 § 3; 1993 c 216 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.430 - Performance audits—Definition.

RCW 43.09.430
Performance audits—Definition.
For purposes of this chapter, "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.
[ 2022 c 148 § 4; 2005 c 385 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.09 - State Auditor. › 43.09.440 - Performance audits—Comments.

RCW 43.09.440
Performance audits—Comments.
The state auditor must solicit comments on preliminary performance audit reports from the audited state agency, the office of the governor, and the office of financial management. Comments must be received within thirty days after receipt of the preliminary performance audit report unless a different time period is approved by the state auditor. All comments shall be incorporated into the final performance audit report. The final performance audit report shall include the objectives, scope, and methodology; the audit results, including findings and recommendations; conclusions; and identification of best practices.
[ 2022 c 148 § 5; 2012 c 229 § 817; 2005 c 385 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
2023 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.
[ 2022 c 148 § 6; 2005 c 385 § 9.]
NOTES:
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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. The performance audits of government account may be appropriated for the joint legislative audit and review committee, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, and for the office of financial management's performance audit and compliance audit activities. During the 2019-2021, 2021-2023, and 2023-2025 fiscal biennia, the performance audits of government account may be appropriated for the superintendent of public instruction, the office of the governor, 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.
[ 2023 c 475 § 928; 2022 c 157 § 14; 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:
Effective date—2023 c 475: See note following RCW 16.76.030.
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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.020 - Additional bond—Penalty for failure to furnish.

RCW 43.10.020
Additional bond—Penalty for failure to furnish.
If the governor deems any bond filed by the attorney general insufficient, he or she may require an additional bond for any amount not exceeding five thousand dollars.
If any attorney general fails to give such additional bond as required by the governor within twenty days after notice in writing of such requirement, his or her office may be declared vacant by the governor and filled as provided by law.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5047; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.020. Prior: (i) 1929 c 92 § 1, part; RRS § 11030, part. (ii) 1929 c 92 § 2; RRS § 11031; prior: 1921 c 119 § 1; 1888 p 7 §§ 4, 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.030 - General powers and duties.

RCW 43.10.030
General powers and duties.
The attorney general shall:
(1) Appear for and represent the state before the supreme court or the court of appeals in all cases in which the state is interested;
(2) Institute and prosecute all actions and proceedings for, or for the use of the state, which may be necessary in the execution of the duties of any state officer;
(3) Defend all actions and proceedings against any state officer or employee acting in his or her official capacity, in any of the courts of this state or the United States;
(4) Consult with and advise the several prosecuting attorneys in matters relating to the duties of their office, and when the interests of the state require, he or she shall attend the trial of any person accused of a crime, and assist in the prosecution;
(5) Consult with and advise the governor, members of the legislature, and other state officers, and when requested, give written opinions upon all constitutional or legal questions relating to the duties of such officers;
(6) Prepare proper drafts of contracts and other instruments relating to subjects in which the state is interested;
(7) Give written opinions, when requested by either branch of the legislature, or any committee thereof, upon constitutional or legal questions;
(8) Enforce the proper application of funds appropriated for the public institutions of the state, and prosecute corporations for failure or refusal to make the reports required by law;
(9) Keep in proper books a record of all cases prosecuted or defended by him or her, on behalf of the state or its officers, and of all proceedings had in relation thereto, and deliver the same to his or her successor in office;
(10) Keep books in which he or she shall record all the official opinions given by him or her during his or her term of office, and deliver the same to his or her successor in office;
(11) Pay into the state treasury all moneys received by him or her for the use of the state.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5048; 1975 c 40 § 5; 1971 c 81 § 109; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.030. Prior: (i) 1929 c 92 § 3; RRS § 112. (ii) 1929 c 92 § 4; RRS § 11032; prior: 1891 c 55 § 2; 1888 p 8 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.035 - Prosecutions for official delinquencies in the assessment, collection and payment of revenue; failure to pay over or deliver public money or property; and against all debtors of the state.

RCW 43.10.035
Prosecutions for official delinquencies in the assessment, collection and payment of revenue; failure to pay over or deliver public money or property; and against all debtors of the state.
Upon receipt of information from the state auditor as provided in *RCW 43.09.050(3) as now or hereafter amended, the attorney general shall 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.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 144 § 9.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.09.050 was amended by 1992 c 118 § 6, changing subsection (3) to subsection (4).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.040 - Representation of boards, commissions and agencies.

RCW 43.10.040
Representation of boards, commissions and agencies.
The attorney general shall also represent the state and all officials, departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the state in the courts, and before all administrative tribunals or bodies of any nature, in all legal or quasi legal matters, hearings, or proceedings, and advise all officials, departments, boards, commissions, or agencies of the state in all matters involving legal or quasi legal questions, except those declared by law to be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of any county.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.10.040. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-3, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.045 - Retention of counsel by legislature—Notice—Representation in absence of notice.

RCW 43.10.045
Retention of counsel by legislature—Notice—Representation in absence of notice.
The legislature may employ or retain counsel of its own choosing. However, the legislature shall notify the attorney general whenever it makes a decision to use the services of such counsel to represent it or any of its members in a particular judicial or administrative proceeding. With respect to any such proceeding where the legislature has not so notified the attorney general, the attorney general shall represent the legislature until so notified. For purposes of this section, "legislature" means the senate and house of representatives together. The major purposes of this section are to confirm and implement in statute law the constitutional power of the legislative branch to select its own counsel.
[ 1986 c 323 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.050 - Authority to execute appeal and other bonds.

RCW 43.10.050
Authority to execute appeal and other bonds.
The attorney general may execute, on behalf of the state, any appeal or other bond required to be given by the state in any judicial proceeding to which it is a party in any court, and procure sureties thereon.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.10.050. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 6; RRS § 11034; prior: 1905 c 99 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.060 - Appointment and authority of assistants.

RCW 43.10.060
Appointment and authority of assistants.
The attorney general may appoint necessary assistants who shall have the power to perform any act which the attorney general is authorized by law to perform. Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, assistants shall hold office at the attorney general's pleasure.
[ 2019 c 145 § 6; 2009 c 549 § 5049; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.060. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 7, part; RRS § 11034-1, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 145: See note following RCW 41.80.400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.065 - Employment of attorneys and employees to transact state's legal business.

RCW 43.10.065
Employment of attorneys and employees to transact state's legal business.
The attorney general may employ or discharge attorneys and employees to transact for the state, its departments, officials, boards, commissions, and agencies, all business of a legal or quasi legal nature, except those declared by law to be the duty of the judge of any court, or the prosecuting attorney of any county.
[ 1965 c 8 § 43.10.065. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-3, part. Formerly RCW 43.10.060, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.067 - Employment of attorneys by others restricted.

RCW 43.10.067
Employment of attorneys by others restricted.
No officer, director, administrative agency, board, or commission of the state, other than the attorney general, shall employ, appoint or retain in employment any attorney for any administrative body, department, commission, agency, or tribunal or any other person to act as attorney in any legal or quasi legal capacity in the exercise of any of the powers or performance of any of the duties specified by law to be performed by the attorney general, except where it is provided by law to be the duty of the judge of any court or the prosecuting attorney of any county to employ or appoint such persons: PROVIDED, That RCW 43.10.040, and 43.10.065 through 43.10.080 shall not apply to the administration of the commission on judicial conduct, the state law library, the law school of the state university, the administration of the state bar act by the Washington State Bar Association, or the representation of an estate administered by the director of the department of revenue or the director's designee pursuant to chapter 11.28 RCW.
The authority granted by chapter 1.08 RCW, RCW 44.28.065, and 47.01.061 shall not be affected hereby.
[ 1997 c 41 § 9. Prior: 1987 c 364 § 1; 1987 c 186 § 7; prior: 1985 c 133 § 2; 1985 c 7 § 108; 1981 c 268 § 1; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.067; prior: (i) 1941 c 50 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-4. (ii) 1941 c 50 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-6. Formerly RCW 43.01.080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.070 - Compensation of assistants, attorneys, and employees.

RCW 43.10.070
Compensation of assistants, attorneys, and employees.
Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, the attorney general shall fix the compensation of all assistants, attorneys, and employees, and in the event they are assigned to any department, board, or commission, such department, board, or commission shall pay the compensation as fixed by the attorney general, not however in excess of the amount made available to the department by law for legal services.
[ 2019 c 145 § 5; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.070. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-3, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 145: See note following RCW 41.80.400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.080 - Employment of experts, technicians.

RCW 43.10.080
Employment of experts, technicians.
The attorney general may employ such skilled experts, scientists, technicians, or other specially qualified persons as he or she deems necessary to aid him or her in the preparation or trial of actions or proceedings.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5050; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.080. Prior: 1941 c 50 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 11034-5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.090 - Criminal investigations—Supervision.

RCW 43.10.090
Criminal investigations—Supervision.
Upon the written request of the governor, the attorney general shall investigate violations of the criminal laws within this state.
If, after such investigation, the attorney general believes that the criminal laws are improperly enforced in any county, and that the prosecuting attorney of the county has failed or neglected to institute and prosecute violations of such criminal laws, either generally or with regard to a specific offense or class of offenses, the attorney general shall direct the prosecuting attorney to take such action in connection with any prosecution as the attorney general determines to be necessary and proper.
If any prosecuting attorney, after the receipt of such instructions from the attorney general, fails or neglects to comply therewith within a reasonable time, the attorney general may initiate and prosecute such criminal actions as he or she shall determine. In connection therewith, the attorney general shall have the same powers as would otherwise be vested in the prosecuting attorney.
From the time the attorney general has initiated or taken over a criminal prosecution, the prosecuting attorney shall not have power or authority to take any legal steps relating to such prosecution, except as authorized or directed by the attorney general.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5051; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.090. Prior: 1937 c 88 § 1; RRS § 112-1.]
NOTES:
Corporations, governor may require attorney general to investigate: RCW 43.06.010.
Prosecuting attorneys, governor may require attorney general to aid: RCW 43.06.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.095 - Homicide investigative tracking system—Supervision management and recidivist tracking (SMART) system.

RCW 43.10.095
Homicide investigative tracking system—Supervision management and recidivist tracking (SMART) system.
(1) There is created, as a component of the homicide investigative tracking system, a supervision management and recidivist tracking system called the SMART system. The office of the attorney general may contract with any state, local, or private agency necessary for implementation of and training for supervision management and recidivist tracking program partnerships for development and operation of a statewide computer linkage between the attorney general's homicide investigative tracking system, local police departments, and the state department of corrections. Dormant information in the supervision management and recidivist tracking system shall be automatically archived after seven years. The department of corrections shall notify the attorney general when each person is no longer under its supervision.
(2) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise:
(a) "Dormant" means there have been no inquiries by the department of corrections or law enforcement with regard to an active supervision case or an active criminal investigation in the past seven years.
(b) "Archived" means information which is not in the active database and can only be retrieved for use in an active criminal investigation.
[ 1998 c 223 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—1998 c 223: "The legislature finds that increased communications between local law enforcement officers and the state department of corrections' community corrections officers improves public safety through shared monitoring and supervision of offenders living in the community under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections.
Participating local law enforcement agencies and the local offices of the department of corrections have implemented the supervision management and recidivist tracking program, whereby each entity provides mutual assistance in supervising offenders living within the boundaries of local law enforcement agencies. The supervision management and recidivist tracking program has helped local law enforcement solve crimes faster or prevented future criminal activity by reporting offender's sentence violations in a more timely manner to community corrections officers by rapid and comprehensive electronic sharing of information regarding supervised offenders. The expansion of the supervision management and recidivist tracking program will improve public safety throughout the state." [ 1998 c 223 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.097 - Homicide investigative tracking system—Purpose limited.

RCW 43.10.097
Homicide investigative tracking system—Purpose limited.
The homicide investigative tracking system and the supervision management and recidivist tracking system are tools for the administration of criminal justice and these systems may not be used for any other purpose.
[ 1998 c 223 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—1998 c 223: See note following RCW 43.10.095.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.101 - Report to transportation entities—Tort claims.

RCW 43.10.101
Report to transportation entities—Tort claims.
The attorney general shall prepare annually a report to the transportation committees of the legislature, the governor, the department of transportation, and the transportation commission comprising a comprehensive summary of all cases involving tort claims against the department of transportation involving highways which were concluded and closed in the previous calendar year. The report shall include for each case closed:
(1) A summary of the factual background of the case;
(2) Identification of the attorneys representing the state and the opposing parties;
(3) A synopsis of the legal theories asserted and the defenses presented;
(4) Whether the case was tried, settled, or dismissed, and in whose favor;
(5) The approximate number of attorney hours expended by the state on the case, together with the corresponding dollar amount billed therefore; and
(6) Such other matters relating to the case as the attorney general deems relevant or appropriate, especially including any comments or recommendations for changes in statute law or agency practice that might effectively reduce the exposure of the state to such tort claims.
[ 2006 c 334 § 14; 2005 c 319 § 104; 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 527.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2006 c 334: See note following RCW 47.01.051.
Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319: See notes following RCW 43.17.020.
Effective dates—1995 2nd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.
Severability—1995 2nd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.110 - Other powers and duties.

RCW 43.10.110
Other powers and duties.
The attorney general shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty to perform any other duties that are, or may from time to time be required of him or her by law.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5052; 1965 c 8 § 43.10.110. Prior: 1929 c 92 § 8; RRS § 11034-2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.115 - Private practice of law—Attorney general—Prohibited.

RCW 43.10.115
Private practice of law—Attorney general—Prohibited.
The attorney general shall not practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity:
(1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or
(2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or her client.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5053; 1973 c 43 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 c 43: See note following RCW 43.10.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.10 - Attorney General. › 43.10.120 - Private practice of law—Deputies and assistants—Prohibited.

RCW 43.10.120
Private practice of law—Deputies and assistants—Prohibited.
No full time deputy or assistant attorney general shall practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity:
(1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or
(2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or her client.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5054; 1973 c 43 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 c 43: See note following RCW 43.10.010.