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
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
- 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
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, local governments, and entities receiving state funds