(a) The commission shall keep accurate books, records, and accounts of all of its dealings, which books, records, and accounts are subject to an annual audit by an auditing firm selected by the commission with the concurrence of the secretary. The audit shall be made a part of an annual report to all handlers and producers, copies of which shall also be submitted to the Legislature and the department.
(b) In addition, the secretary may, as he or she determines it to be necessary, conduct or cause to be conducted a fiscal and compliance audit of the commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1093, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1995.)