Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-53-212. Examination and audit of accounts

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section, “finance officer” means the same as that term is defined in Section 17-36-3.

(2) A county legislative body may examine and audit the accounts of all officers having the care, management, collection, or disbursement of money belonging to the county or appropriated by law or otherwise for its use and benefit.

(3)(a) Subject to Subsection (3)(b), the finance officer of the county shall reply to each request for financial information by a county legislative body or any individual member of a county legislative body within five business days after the day on which the request is received.

(b) If a request for financial information requires an extended time period to research and compile, the finance officer of the county shall provide written notice to the legislative body that includes an explanation for the delay and the date when the information will be provided to the legislative body.

(4) A county legislative body may hire professional staff to provide technical assistance and analysis of all financial matters of the county.

(5) Nothing in this section may be construed to affect a county auditor's authority under Chapter 19a, County Auditor.

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