N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-1
Title
Title. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "State Governmental Accountability and Internal Control Act." (2007-520, s. 1.)
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143D — Chapter 143D.
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-2
Purpose
Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure a strong and effective system of internal control within State government and to clearly indicate responsibilities related to that system of internal control. Therefore, it is the intent of the General Assembly in this Chapter to clearly establish responsibilities relat…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-3
Definitions
Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Chapter: (1) Internal control. - An integral process, effected by an entity's governing body, management, and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives related to the effectiveness and efficiency of operations,…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-6
Standards setting responsibilities
Standards setting responsibilities. The State Controller, in consultation with the State Auditor, shall establish comprehensive standards, policies, and procedures to ensure a strong and effective system of internal control within State government. These standards, policies, and procedures shall be made readily availab…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-7
Agency management responsibilities
Agency management responsibilities. The management of each State agency bears full responsibility for establishing and maintaining a proper system of internal control within that agency. Each principal executive officer and each principal fiscal officer shall annually certify, in a manner prescribed by the State Contro…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-8
Internal control documentation
Internal control documentation. Each State agency shall maintain documentation, as prescribed by the State Controller, of the system of internal control within that agency. All internal control documentation shall be available upon request for examination by the State Controller and the State Auditor. (2007-520, s. 1;…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-11
Violations
Violations. The State Controller, in consultation with the State Auditor, shall establish a mechanism to allow for the reporting and investigation of violations of the provisions of this Chapter. This mechanism shall encourage all State employees to become familiar with the provisions of this Chapter and to report any…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143D-12
Penalties
Penalties. A willful or continued failure of an employee paid from State funds or employed by a State agency to adhere to the requirements of this Chapter is sufficient cause for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal of the employee. (2007-520, s. 1.)