Audit
Arkansas Legislative Audit
ARLA
60/100
Summary
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, counties, and municipalities.
Independence Scorecard
60/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Arkansas Code, Title 10, Chapter 4 — Legislative Audit
- Citation
- Ark. Code §§ 10-4-101 to 10-4-424
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, school districts, counties, municipalities