4-2-3. Oath and bond of auditor-general--Responsibility to Legislature--Scope of responsibility.
The auditor-general shall qualify by taking and filing the oath and giving bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars, pursuant to chapters 3-1 and 3-5. He shall be responsible to the Legislature for proper performance of the duties herein prescribed. He shall be responsible for the faithful compliance with all appropriations and use of funds provided by the state or under its control.
Source: SL 1943, ch 258, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2902; SL 1966, ch 165, §1; SL 1968, ch 205, §1.