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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The legislative auditor may conduct or have conducted an audit of the records of organizations referred to in 2-3-203(2).
(2) Before public funds are transferred to the organization, a member shall obtain the organization's written consent to:
(a) the audit provided for in subsection (1); and
(b) pay the costs of the audit.
(3) An audit of an organization performed under this section must determine if:
(a) the organization is carrying out only those activities or programs authorized by state law and its articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies;
(b) expenditures are made in furtherance of authorized activities in accordance with applicable laws and its articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies;
(c) the organization properly collects and accounts for all revenues and receipts arising from its activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(d) the assets of the organization or the assets in its custody are adequately safeguarded and are controlled and used in an efficient manner; and
(e) reports and financial statements fully disclose the nature and scope of the activities conducted and provide a proper basis for evaluating the operations of the organization.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 2. Government Structure and Administration § 2-7-509. Audits of school-related organizations--costs--criteria - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-2-government-structure-and-administration/mt-st-2-7-509/
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