Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The South Dakota Auditor General heads the Department of Legislative Audit and is appointed by the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council. The department audits state agencies and...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe South Dakota Corrections Commission is established by SDCL 1-15-1.13 as a 9-member advisory body assigned to the Department of Corrections. Three members are appointed by the Governor (from...
Read scorecard → 03 AuditThe South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission is a 13-member body within the Office of the Attorney General, created by SDCL 23-3-28. Eight members are appointed by the AG (one...
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