Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-77-106. Investigation of violations

(a) If the executive officer determines that there has been a violation of the fiscal responsibility and management laws, the executive officer may request the appropriate prosecuting attorney to conduct an investigation regarding the violation.

(b) The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may request the appropriate prosecuting attorney to conduct an investigation regarding violations of the fiscal responsibility and management laws documented in the audit report.

(c) The prosecuting attorney shall conduct a timely investigation into all matters referred to him under the provisions of this chapter. If the prosecuting attorney fails to conduct a timely investigation or file a civil suit under the provisions of this chapter, the executive officer or the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may request the Attorney General to conduct an investigation into the violations.