Audit

West Virginia Legislative Auditor

WVLA

60/100

Summary

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The West Virginia Legislative Auditor is appointed by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance and reports to the Legislature. The office conducts post-audits of state agencies and local governments.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 60/100 (good)
60/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term lengthNot specified
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
West Virginia Constitution, Article VI, Section 53; West Virginia Code Chapter 4, Article 2
Citation
W. Va. Const. art. VI, § 53; W. Va. Code §§ 4-2-1 to 4-2-9
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

State agencies, local governments, and entities receiving state funds