Audit

North Carolina Office of the State Auditor

OSA-NC

73/100

Summary

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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

Independence Score: 73/100 (good)
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentMixed (multi-branch)
Term length4 years
Removal standardImpeachment only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — 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
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies and entities receiving state funds