FIRST REGULAR SESSION

House Concurrent Resolution No. 32

92^ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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         Whereas, Section 21.760 of the Missouri Revised Statutes provides that during the regular legislative session which convenes in an odd-numbered year, the General Assembly shall, by concurrent resolution, employ an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct an audit examination of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the State Auditor’s office:

            Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-second General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby authorize the employment of an independent certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm pursuant to the aforestated provisions of Section 21.760; and

            Be it further resolved that the audit examination be made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, including such reviews and inspections of books, records and other underlying data and documents as are necessary to enable the independent certified public accountant performing the audit to reach an informed opinion on the condition and performance of the accounts, functions, programs, and management of the State Auditor’s Office; and

            Be it further resolved that upon completion of the audit, the independent certified public accountant make a written report of his or her findings and conclusions, and supply each member of the General Assembly, the Governor, and the State Auditor with a copy of the report; and

            Be it further resolved that the cost of the audit and report be paid out of the joint contingent fund of the General Assembly; and

            Be it further resolved that the Commissioner of Administration bid these services, at the direction of the General Assembly, pursuant to state purchasing laws; and

            Be it further resolved that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of Administration.