The compliance audit unit shall:

1. (1) Review and assess applicable innovations in procurement methods or processes in other governmental jurisdictions or as described in national or regional publications;
2. (2) Review current or proposed statutes and rules to determine whether they promote fairness, efficiency, and accountability in the procurement process;
3. (3) Review selected contracts awarded pursuant to section 103D-304;
4. (4) Conduct studies, research, and analyses, and make reports and recommendations with respect to existing and new methods of procurement and other matters within the jurisdiction of the policy board;
5. (5) Establish and maintain a procurement library;
6. (6) Report to the appropriate agency and the chief procurement officer stating the areas of noncompliance and recommendations for remedial action; and
7. (7) Be present at legislative hearings and policy board meetings to present the findings of the unit.

[L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 11, §5]