Title 43, STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

(1) Beginning with the 2019-20 school year, to ensure that school district local revenues are used solely for purposes of enriching the state's statutory program of basic education, the state auditor's regular financial audits of school districts must include a review of the expe…

For the purposes of RCW 43.09.290 through 43.09.340 and 43.09.410 through 43.09.418, post-audit means an audit of the books, records, funds, accounts, and financial transactions of a state agency for a complete fiscal period; pre-audit means all other audits and examinations; sta…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the state auditor shall annually audit the statewide combined financial statements prepared by the office of financial management and make post-audits of state agencies. Post-audits of state agencies shall be made at such …

(1) Within thirty days of receipt of an audit under RCW 43.09.310 containing findings of noncompliance with state law, the subject state agency shall submit a response and a plan for remediation to the office of financial management. Within sixty days of receipt of an audit under…

If any audit of a state agency discloses malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance in office on the part of any public officer or employee, within thirty days from the receipt of his or her copy of the report, the attorney general shall institute and prosecute in the proper county…

The governor shall, at least every two years, provide for a post-audit of the books, accounts, and records of the state auditor, and the funds under his or her control, to be made either by independent qualified public accountants or the director of financial management, as he or…

An auditing services revolving account is hereby created in the state treasury for the purpose of a centralized funding, accounting, and distribution of the actual costs of the audits provided to state agencies by the state auditor and audits of the state employee whistleblower p…

The amounts to be disbursed from the auditing services revolving account shall be paid from funds appropriated to any and all state agencies for auditing services or administrative expenses. State agencies operating in whole or in part from nonappropriated funds shall pay into th…

Disbursements from the auditing services revolving account shall be made pursuant to vouchers executed by the state auditor or his or her designee in accordance with RCW 43.09.412. [ 1995 c 301 s 27; 1981 c 336 s 3.] Notes: Effective date—1981 c 336: See note following RCW 43.09.…

The state auditor shall keep such records as are necessary to facilitate proper allocation of costs to funds and accounts and state agencies served and the director of financial management shall prescribe appropriate accounting procedures to accurately allocate costs to funds and…

In cases where there are unanticipated demands for auditing services or where there are insufficient funds on hand or available for payment through the auditing services revolving account or in other cases of necessity, the state auditor may request payment for auditing services …

As part of the routine audits of state agencies, the state auditor shall audit all revolving funds, local funds, and other state funds and state accounts that are not managed by or in the care of the state treasurer and that are under the control of state agencies, including but …

For purposes of this chapter, "preliminary performance audit report" means a written document prepared after the completion of a performance audit to be submitted for comment before the final performance audit report. The preliminary performance audit report must contain the audi…

The state auditor must solicit comments on preliminary performance audit reports from the audited state agency, the office of the governor, and the office of financial management. Comments must be received within thirty days after receipt of the preliminary performance audit repo…

The audited agency is responsible for follow-up and corrective action on all performance audit findings and recommendations. The audited agency's plan for addressing each audit finding and recommendation shall be included in the final audit report. The plan shall provide the name…

By November 1, 2016, building on the findings of the 2011 audit, the state auditor shall conduct a comprehensive performance audit of state printing services in accordance with RCW 43.09.470. Following the audit in 2016, the state auditor shall conduct follow-up audits as deemed …

(1) In addition to audits authorized under RCW 43.88.160, the state auditor shall conduct independent, comprehensive performance audits of: (a) State government and each of its agencies, accounts, and programs; (b) Local governments and each of their agencies, accounts, and progr…

This act shall be called the performance audits of government act and takes effect December 8, 2005. [ 2006 c 1 s 10 (Initiative Measure No. 900, approved November 8, 2005).] Notes: Policies and purposes—Construction—Severability—Part headings not law—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure…

The performance audits of government account is hereby created in the custody of the state treasurer. Revenue identified in RCW * 82.08.020(5) and 82.12.0201 shall be deposited in the account. Money in the account shall be used to fund the performance audits and follow-up perform…

By December 1, 2032, the state auditor must conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the long-term services and supports trust program established in chapter 50B.04 RCW and deliver a report, including a conclusion and recommendations for improvement to the legislature regarding: (1)…

(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Employer" has the same meaning as and shall be interpreted consistent with how that term is defined in RCW 49.60.040, except that for the purposes of this sect…

No person shall be eligible to be attorney general unless he or she is a qualified practitioner of the supreme court of this state. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, any person elected or appointed attorney general shall take, subscribe, and file the oath of o…

If the governor deems any bond filed by the attorney general insufficient, he or she may require an additional bond for any amount not exceeding five thousand dollars. If any attorney general fails to give such additional bond as required by the governor within twenty days after …

The attorney general shall: (1) Appear for and represent the state before the supreme court or the court of appeals in all cases in which the state is interested; (2) Institute and prosecute all actions and proceedings for, or for the use of the state, which may be necessary in t…

Upon receipt of information from the state auditor as provided in *RCW 43.09.050(3) as now or hereafter amended, the attorney general shall direct prosecutions in the name of the state for all official delinquencies in relation to the assessment, collection, and payment of the re…

The attorney general shall also represent the state and all officials, departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the state in the courts, and before all administrative tribunals or bodies of any nature, in all legal or quasi legal matters, hearings, or proceedings, and adv…

The legislature may employ or retain counsel of its own choosing. However, the legislature shall notify the attorney general whenever it makes a decision to use the services of such counsel to represent it or any of its members in a particular judicial or administrative proceedin…

The attorney general may execute, on behalf of the state, any appeal or other bond required to be given by the state in any judicial proceeding to which it is a party in any court, and procure sureties thereon. [ 1965 c 8 s 43.10.050. Prior: 1929 c 92 s 6; RRS s 11034; prior: 190…

The attorney general may appoint necessary assistants who shall have the power to perform any act which the attorney general is authorized by law to perform. Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, assistants shall hold office at the attorney general's pleasure. [ 2019 c …

The attorney general may employ or discharge attorneys and employees to transact for the state, its departments, officials, boards, commissions, and agencies, all business of a legal or quasi legal nature, except those declared by law to be the duty of the judge of any court, or …

No officer, director, administrative agency, board, or commission of the state, other than the attorney general, shall employ, appoint or retain in employment any attorney for any administrative body, department, commission, agency, or tribunal or any other person to act as attor…

Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, the attorney general shall fix the compensation of all assistants, attorneys, and employees, and in the event they are assigned to any department, board, or commission, such department, board, or commission shall pay the compensatio…

The attorney general may employ such skilled experts, scientists, technicians, or other specially qualified persons as he or she deems necessary to aid him or her in the preparation or trial of actions or proceedings. [ 2009 c 549 s 5050; 1965 c 8 s 43.10.080. Prior: 1941 c 50 s …

(1) The attorney general shall designate investigator positions that are limited authority Washington peace officers as defined in RCW 10.93.020. (2) An investigator designated as a limited authority Washington peace officer under this section may investigate economic and financi…

Upon the written request of the governor, the attorney general shall investigate violations of the criminal laws within this state. If, after such investigation, the attorney general believes that the criminal laws are improperly enforced in any county, and that the prosecuting a…

(1) There is created, as a component of the homicide investigative tracking system, a supervision management and recidivist tracking system called the SMART system. The office of the attorney general may contract with any state, local, or private agency necessary for implementati…

The homicide investigative tracking system and the supervision management and recidivist tracking system are tools for the administration of criminal justice and these systems may not be used for any other purpose. [ 1998 c 223 s 3.] Notes: Finding—1998 c 223: See note following …

The attorney general shall prepare annually a report to the transportation committees of the legislature, the governor, the department of transportation, and the transportation commission comprising a comprehensive summary of all cases involving tort claims against the department…

(1) The attorney general may issue written civil investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to written interrogatories when facts and circumstances would reasonably lead to possible violations of the United States Constitution, Washington state Constitution,…

The attorney general shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty to perform any other duties that are, or may from time to time be required of him or her by law. [ 2009 c 549 s 5052; 1965 c 8 s 43.10.110. Prior: 1929 c 92 s 8; RRS s 11034-2.]

The attorney general shall not practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity: (1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or (2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or her client. [ 2009 c 549 …

No full time deputy or assistant attorney general shall practice law for remuneration in his or her private capacity: (1) As an attorney in any court of this state during his or her continuance in office; or (2) As adviser or advocate for any person who may wish to become his or …

Special assistant attorney generals [attorneys general] employed on less than a full time basis to transact business of a legal or quasi legal nature for the state, such assistants and attorneys may practice law in their private capacity as attorney. [ 1973 c 43 s 4.] Notes: Seve…

None of the provisions of RCW 43.10.010 and 43.10.115 through 43.10.125 shall be construed as prohibiting the attorney general or any of his or her full time deputies or assistants from: (1) Performing legal services for himself or herself or his or her immediate family; or (2) P…

A legal services revolving fund is hereby created in the state treasury for the purpose of a centralized funding, accounting, and distribution of the actual costs of the legal services provided to agencies of the state government by the attorney general. During the 2013-2015 fisc…

The amounts to be disbursed from the legal services revolving fund from time to time shall be transferred thereto by the state treasurer from funds appropriated to any and all agencies for legal services or administrative expenses on a quarterly basis. Agencies operating in whole…