Audit
South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit
DLA-SD
60/100
Summary
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 local governments.
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
- South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 4-11 — Department of Legislative Audit
- Citation
- S.D. Codified Laws §§ 4-11-1 to 4-11-21
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, counties, municipalities, and school districts