Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
Arkansas Legislative Audit is headed by the Legislative Auditor, who is appointed by and reports to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee. The office audits state agencies, school districts,...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Arkansas Board of Corrections is the constitutional governing board of the Department of Corrections under Amendment 33, with general supervisory authority over the Division of Correction...
Read scorecard → 03 AuditThe Arkansas State Police Commission provides governance and oversight exclusively over the Division of Arkansas State Police. Its seven members are appointed by the Governor with Senate advice...
Read scorecard → 04 AuditCLEST establishes minimum selection and training standards for all Arkansas law enforcement officers, and may revoke or suspend officer certification after written notice and a hearing. The...
Read scorecard → 05 Ethics CommissionThe Arkansas Ethics Commission enforces ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws for all state and local public officials, candidates, and lobbyists. Commissioners are appointed by the...
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