Virginia Code Title 58.1. Taxation § 58.1-3136. Audits of treasurers upon termination of office

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the death, resignation, removal, retirement or other termination of a treasurer, an audit of all accounts of his office pertaining to state funds shall be performed by the Auditor of Public Accounts at no cost to the county or city. An audit of all such accounts pertaining to local and other funds shall be performed by the Auditor of Public Accounts or an independent certified public accountant, at the option of the local governing body, and the cost thereof shall be paid by such governing body. Audits not performed by the Auditor of Public Accounts shall be performed according to his specifications and a copy of the audit report shall be filed with the Auditor for his approval.