Audit
Washington State Auditor
SAO-WA
73/100
Summary
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The Washington State Auditor is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office performs financial, accountability, and performance audits of state agencies, local governments, and school districts.
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
- Revised Code of Washington, Title 43, Chapter 43.09 — Division of Audit
- Citation
- Wash. Rev. Code §§ 43.09.010-43.09.440
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, local governments, and school districts