17-36-45. Internal control structure.
(1) Each county legislative body shall, with the advice and assistance of the county
auditor and county treasurer, implement an internal control structure to ensure, on a reasonable
basis, that all valid financial transactions of the county are identified and recorded accurately and
timely. The objectives of the internal control structure shall be to ensure:
(a) the proper authorization of transactions and activities;
(b) the appropriate segregation of:
(i) the duty to authorize transactions;
(ii) the duty to record transactions; and
(iii) the duty to maintain custody of assets;
(c) the design and use of adequate documents and records to ensure the proper recording
of events;
(d) adequate safeguards over access to and use of assets and records; and
(e) independent checks on performance and proper valuation of recorded amounts.
(2) The state auditor shall evaluate procedures implemented to effectuate this section and
shall provide advice and consultation in approving and updating these procedures.
Enacted by Chapter 212, 1996 General Session
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