Audit
North Carolina Office of the State Auditor
OSA-NC
73/100
Summary
The North Carolina State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies and entities receiving state funds.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment 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
- North Carolina Constitution, Article III, Section 7 (State Auditor); N.C. General Statutes Chapter 147, Article 5A
- Citation
- N.C. Const. art. III, § 7; N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 147-64.1 to 147-64.11
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
State agencies and entities receiving state funds