Audit
North Dakota Office of the State Auditor
OSA-ND
73/100
Summary
The North Dakota State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits state agencies and political subdivisions.
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 Dakota Constitution, Article V, Section 2 (State Auditor); N.D. Century Code Chapter 54-10
- Citation
- N.D. Const. art. V, § 2; N.D. Cent. Code §§ 54-10-01 to 54-10-27
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, political subdivisions, and entities receiving state funds