HOW DOES THE GENERAL PUBLIC BECOME AWARE OF THE RESULTS OF AN AUDIT?
For SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY: Not less than ten days after the date of filing the audit reports, the Department of Legislative Audit or the private auditing firm, whichever performed the audit, shall publish for two issues in each of the official papers of the school district a brief statement of the fact that the audit was made, where the audit may be found on file for public inspection, and a brief recital of the substantial items of error, irregularity, or loss which were discovered, but with enough detail so that the public is informed of the important findings of the audit. The expense of the publication shall be paid at the legal rate by the school district. (SDCL 4-11-7.2. Publication of school district audit results.) For ALL OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, the Department of Legislative Audit is responsible for preparing and publishing the Notice of Audit. The auditor-general shall at all times keep on file in his office the original copy and such additional copies as may be deemed nece
