[§103D-107]  Compliance audit unit;
establishment and purpose.  There is established a compliance audit unit
within the office of the auditor.  The purpose of this unit shall be to:



(1)  Periodically review and audit procurement
practices within government to ensure compliance with this chapter and all
applicable rules; and



(2)  Advocate competition, fairness, and
accountability in the procurement process.



Reports made by this unit shall be a matter of
public record.  This unit shall utilize as part of the review process, a review
of records and activities specifically for trends and patterns of occurrence.
[L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2]