Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
178 chapters · 3,474 sections in this title.
RCW 43.09.290 Post-audit of state agencies—Definitions.
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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…
RCW 43.09.310 Audit of statewide combined financial statements—Post-audits of state agencies—Periodic audits—Reports—Filing.
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(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 …
RCW 43.09.312 Post-audits of state agencies under RCW 43.09.310—Noncompliance—Remediation—Referral to attorney general.
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(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…
RCW 43.09.330 Audit disclosing malfeasance or nonfeasance—Action by attorney general.
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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…
RCW 43.09.340 Post-audit of books of state auditor.
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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…
RCW 43.09.410 Auditing services revolving account—Created—Purpose.
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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…
RCW 43.09.412 Auditing services revolving account—Transfers and payments into account—Allotments to state auditor.
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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…
RCW 43.09.414 Auditing services revolving account—Disbursements.
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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 43.09.410…
RCW 43.09.416 Auditing services revolving account—Allocation of costs to funds, accounts, and agencies—Billing rate.
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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…
RCW 43.09.418 Auditing services revolving account—Direct payments from state agencies.
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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 …
RCW 43.09.420 Audit of revolving, local, and other funds and accounts.
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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 …
RCW 43.09.430 Performance audits—Definition.
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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…
RCW 43.09.440 Performance audits—Comments.
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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…
RCW 43.09.455 Performance audits—Follow-up and corrective action—Progress reports.
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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…
RCW 43.09.465 Comprehensive performance audit of state printing services.
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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 …
RCW 43.09.470 Comprehensive performance audits—Scope—Reports.
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(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 program…
RCW 43.09.471 Short title—Effective date—2006 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 900).
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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 No…
RCW 43.09.475 Performance audits of government account.
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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…
RCW 43.09.480 Long-term services and supports trust program—Audit—Report.
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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) …
RCW 43.10.005 Workplace pregnancy accommodations—Unfair practices—Definitions.
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(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 secti…
RCW 43.10.010 Qualifications—Oath—Bond.
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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 of…
RCW 43.10.020 Additional bond—Penalty for failure to furnish.
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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 n…
RCW 43.10.030 General powers and duties.
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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 the…
RCW 43.10.035 Prosecutions for official delinquencies in the assessment, collection and payment of revenue; failure to pay over or deliver public money or property; and against all debtors of the state.
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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…
RCW 43.10.040 Representation of boards, commissions and agencies.
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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…
RCW 43.10.045 Retention of counsel by legislature—Notice—Representation in absence of notice.
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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…
RCW 43.10.050 Authority to execute appeal and other bonds.
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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: 1905…
RCW 43.10.060 Appointment and authority of assistants.
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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 1…
RCW 43.10.065 Employment of attorneys and employees to transact state's legal business.
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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 …
RCW 43.10.067 Employment of attorneys by others restricted.
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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…
RCW 43.10.070 Compensation of assistants, attorneys, and employees.
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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…
RCW 43.10.080 Employment of experts, technicians.
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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 3…
RCW 43.10.090 Criminal investigations—Supervision.
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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 at…
RCW 43.10.095 Homicide investigative tracking system—Supervision management and recidivist tracking (SMART) system.
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(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…
RCW 43.10.097 Homicide investigative tracking system—Purpose limited.
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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 RCW…
RCW 43.10.101 Report to transportation entities—Tort claims.
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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…
RCW 43.10.110 Other powers and duties.
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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.]
RCW 43.10.115 Private practice of law—Attorney general—Prohibited.
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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 s 5…
RCW 43.10.120 Private practice of law—Deputies and assistants—Prohibited.
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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 he…
RCW 43.10.125 Private practice of law—Special assistant attorney generals.
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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:Severab…
RCW 43.10.130 Private practice of law—Exceptions.
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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) Per…
RCW 43.10.150 Legal services revolving fund—Created—Purpose.
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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…
RCW 43.10.160 Legal services revolving fund—Transfers and payments into fund—Allotments to attorney general.
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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…
RCW 43.10.170 Legal services revolving fund—Disbursements.
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Disbursements from the legal services revolving fund shall be pursuant to vouchers executed by the attorney general or his or her designee in accordance with the provisions of RCW 43.88.160.[ 2009 c 549 s 5057; 1971 ex.s. c 71 s 3.]
RCW 43.10.180 Legal services revolving fund—Allocation of costs to funds and agencies—Accounting—Billing.
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(1) The attorney general shall keep such records as are necessary to facilitate proper allocation of costs to funds and agencies served and the director of financial management shall prescribe appropriate accounting procedures to accurately allocate costs to funds and agencies se…
RCW 43.10.190 Legal services revolving fund—Direct payments from agencies.
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In cases where there are unanticipated demands for legal services or where there are insufficient funds on hand or available for payment through the legal services revolving fund or in other cases of necessity, the attorney general may request payment for legal services directly …
RCW 43.10.200 Legal services revolving fund—Recovered court costs, fees and expenses—Deposit in fund—Expenditure.
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Court costs, attorneys' fees, and other expenses recovered by the attorney general shall be deposited in the legal services revolving fund and shall be considered as returned loans of materials supplied or services rendered. Such amounts may be expended in the same manner and und…
RCW 43.10.210 Antitrust revolving fund—Legislative finding and purpose.
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The legislature having found that antitrust laws and the enforcement thereof are necessary for the protection of consumers and businesses, and further that the creation of an antitrust revolving fund provides a reasonable means of funding antitrust actions by the attorney general…
RCW 43.10.215 Antitrust revolving fund—Created—Contents.
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There is hereby created the antitrust revolving fund in the custody of the state treasurer which shall consist of: Funds appropriated to the revolving fund, funds transferred to the revolving fund pursuant to a court order or judgment in an antitrust action; gifts or grants made …
RCW 43.10.220 Antitrust revolving fund—Expenditures.
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The attorney general is authorized to expend from the antitrust revolving fund, created by RCW 43.10.210 through 43.10.220, such funds as are necessary for the payment of costs, expenses and charges incurred in the preparation, institution and maintenance of antitrust actions und…