State Auditor Passes Inquisition

Private auditing firm hired by legislature says "no red flags" at the state auditor's office. Process could cost taxpayers $285,000.

Over the last several legislative sessions, the turmoil between The Legislature and The State Auditor’s office has consistently ratcheted up. (Note this is not to be confused with the situation with the Burleigh County Auditor.)

To review the history of this conflict, here are some of the important updates of the past:

The War On The Auditor's Office Heats Up

Legislative Records Show Distrust Of Auditor's Office Pre-dates Gallion's Tenure

Auditor Fight Demands Solutions, Here Are Two

Legislative Roundup: Tax Cuts, Pension Reform, and The Auditor's War

At What Point Does It Become A Cover-up?

Yesterday, the legislative committee…