(a) The department shall regularly conduct internal audits of the department, including audits of:
(1) facilities operated by and under contract with the department; and
(2) medical services provided to children in the custody of the department.
(b) The department shall on a quarterly basis report the results of the audits to:
(1) the committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over matters concerning correctional facilities; and
(2) the state auditor.

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Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 203.013

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(c) The executive director shall acknowledge receipt of and discuss the results of internal audits with the board.