On or before March 31 in each year the authority shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding calendar year to the Governor and to the Legislature. The report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year. The authority shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and the cost thereof shall be considered an expense of the authority and a copy thereof shall be filed with the State Treasurer and the Comptroller of the Treasury.

L.1981, c. 120, s. 26, eff. April 16, 1981.