West Virginia Code Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985 § 5B-10-8. Source and accuracy of information; failure to report

(a) To fulfill the requirements of this article, a granting body may independently compile the information required in § 5B-10-6 of this code or request the information from a recipient corporation.

(b) A granting body shall review information received from a recipient corporation to ensure it is reasonably accurate but is not required to audit or certify the accuracy of the information.

(c) The Auditor shall publish a list on the searchable economic development transparency website detailing any granting body or recipient corporation who fails to comply with the requirements of this article.

(d) The Auditor shall publish a list on the searchable economic development transparency website detailing any granting body or recipient corporation who intentionally submits false, misleading, or fraudulent information: Provided, That the Auditor shall notify the Joint Committee on Government and Finance of any granting body or recipient corporation who intentionally submits false, misleading, or fraudulent information to the Auditor.