§23-7  Discovery of irregularities.  In
case the auditor at any time discovers evidence of any unauthorized, illegal,
irregular, improper, or unsafe handling or expenditure of state funds, or other
improper practice of financial administration or if at any time it comes to the
auditor's knowledge that any unauthorized, illegal, irregular, improper, or
unsafe handling or expenditure of state funds or other improper practice of
financial administration is contemplated but not consummated, in either case, the
auditor shall forthwith transmit the facts to the legislature or any
legislative interim committee then in existence, and the governor and the
council of the political subdivision concerned.  The auditor shall in the
auditor's annual report to the legislature make specific recommendations for
the avoidance of the same in the future. [L Sp 1959 1st, c 14, pt of §1; Supp,
§2-36; HRS §23-7; gen ch 1985]



 



Revision Note



 



  "Council" substituted for "city council or
board of supervisors".