17-65-304. Examination and audit of accounts.
(1) The county executive 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 the county's use and benefit.
(2) Subject to Subsection (2)(b), the county's finance officer shall reply to each request for financial information by a county executive within five business days after the day on which the finance officer receives the request. If a request for financial information requires an extended time period to research and compile, the county's finance officer shall provide written notice to the county executive that includes: an explanation for the delay; and the date when the information will be provided to the county executive.
(3) Nothing in this section may be construed to affect a county auditor's authority under. Chapter 69, County Auditor