The auditor–general may investigate the affairs of commissions and their dealings, transactions, and relationships. He shall have the power to examine into the properties and records of commissions and to prescribe methods of accounting and the rendering of periodical reports in relation to projects undertaken by commissions, which accounts and reports shall not be inconsistent with any system of accounts or reports prescribed pursuant to any contract for federal financial assistance.

Source: SL 1950 (SS), ch 13, § 8; SDC Supp 1960, § 45.3608 (2).