Bill > HB2369

This bill expands the powers and duties of the Arizona auditor general by adding a new requirement to perform procedural reviews of county treasurers' offices. Specifically, these reviews will evaluate compliance with the uniform accounting system and assess administrative and internal accounting controls. After conducting a review, the auditor general must provide written results and recommendations to the county treasurer, county board of supervisors, and joint legislative audit committee. The county treasurer must then respond in writing, indicating whether they agree with the findings and whether they will implement, modify, or refuse the recommendations. Within one year of receiving the review, the county treasurer must submit a status report to the auditor general on correcting deficiencies and implementing recommendations. The auditor general will follow up and review the treasurer's progress, providing a status report to the board of supervisors and legislative audit committee. If deficiencies remain unaddressed, the auditor general may continue reviewing the county treasurer's progress beyond the initial one-year period. The county treasurer is also required to participate in any hearings scheduled by the joint legislative audit committee or its designated committee during this review process.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82163