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For what entities can a petition for reaudit be filed?

  1. Section 11.6.4 of the Code of Iowa states the auditor of state may at any time cause to be made a complete or partial reaudit of the financial condition and transactions of any governmental subdivision, or an office of any governmental subdivision.
  2. Chapter 11.1 defines a Governmental Subdivision.
    • “Governmental subdivision” means cities and administrative agencies established by cities, hospitals or health care facilities established by a city, counties, county hospitals organized under chapters 347 and 347A, memorial hospitals organized under chapter 37, entities organized under chapter 28E, community colleges, area education agencies, and school districts.”
  3. Reaudits can be performed only over those Governmental Subdivision required to have an annual financial statement audit or an annual examination.
  4. The following entities are not covered by this section:
    • Fair Boards / Associations are not required to be audited.
    • Examples of non-governmental entities such as a Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations, separate legal entries such as a Fire Association, Booster Clubs, or similar organizations. If you are unsure if the entity is subject to reaudit, please contact our office.

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