(a) In the 1995 audit and thereafter as appropriate, the auditor of accounts shall conduct an audit of the assignment of counsel to needy persons under section 5231 of this title, determination of financial need under section 5236 of this title, co-payment and reimbursement orders under section 5238 of this title and collection of reimbursements under section 5240 of this title.

(b) The audit shall evaluate compliance with statutory and legal requirements and internal controls. If noncompliance is found, the auditor shall recommend that proper corrections be made. The auditor shall recommend uniform practice by the responsible agencies and the courts throughout the State. The auditor shall report his or her findings in accordance with 32 V.S.A. § 163(5).

(c) The 1995 audit required by this section shall be funded in the amount of $5,000.00 from the special fund created under section 5239 of this title. (Added 1995, No. 21, § 5.)