The state auditor, in the discharge of the official duties imposed upon him by Sections 7-7-67 through 7-7-79, shall have full power and authority to examine and investigate the books, records, papers, accounts, and vouchers of any state, county, municipal, or other officer.
Miss. Code Ann. § 7-7-71
Examination of records of public officers
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 860 So. 2d 289 - City of Belmont v. Miss. State Tax Comm'n (2003)
Most recently applied in 860 So. 2d 289 - City of Belmont v. Miss. State Tax Comm'n (March 2003)
Codes, 1942, § 3867-03; Laws, 1970, ch. 542, § 3, eff from and after passage (approved April 6, 1970
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