0840 State Controller
Program Descriptions

20 - AUDITS

The Audits Division determines the legality and accuracy of all claims against the state through the performance of prepayment audits; assures the accuracy of local government claims and financial statements submitted to the state and federal governments by establishing and updating audit guidelines, reviewing audits performed by independent auditors, performs field audits for a variety of state and federal programs, reviews the single audits reports of local governments and local education agencies that receive "pass-through federal funds" from state agencies; and audits major businesses for compliance with the Unclaimed Property Law.