N.D. Cent. Code § 54-10-13 (2025)
54-10-13. Political subdivisions - Audits - State auditor powers.
The state auditor shall perform audits of political subdivisions pursuant to section 54-10-14 unless otherwise requested by the governing board, ordered by the governor or the legislative audit and fiscal review committee, or on petition pursuant to section 54-10-15, or at the discretion of the state auditor for alleged improprieties.