Clarifies powers of the State Auditor in North Carolina, including authority to investigate and audit State agencies and employees.

The bill clarifies the powers of the State Auditor in North Carolina, granting the Auditor authority to investigate allegations of improper governmental activities, including misappropriation, mismanagement, fraud, and violations of law. The Auditor can access necessary records and documents, and may seek court action against those who refuse to comply. The bill also exempts the Office of the State Auditor from certain procurement rules and allows the Auditor to use tax information for their statutory mission. The changes are effective immediately upon enactment.

Clarifies powers of the State Auditor in North Carolina, including authority to investigate and audit State agencies and employees.

The bill clarifies the powers of the State Auditor in North Carolina, granting the Auditor authority to investigate allegations of improper governmental activities, including misappropriation, mismanagement, fraud, and violations of law. The Auditor can access necessary records and documents, and may seek court action against those who refuse to comply. The bill also exempts the Office of the State Auditor from certain procurement rules and allows the Auditor to use tax information for their statutory mission. The changes are effective immediately upon enactment.