Audit, Dept. of

Public Funds

Effective Date: 09/18/2024 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 021.0005.10.09182024

CHAPTER 10

PUBLIC OFFICER TRAINING

Section 1. Authority. This Chapter is promulgated pursuant to Wyoming Statute 9-1-510(a).

Section 2. Alternate Degree or Certificate Programs. A public officer having obtained one or more of the following graduate degrees or professional certification programs shall be considered by the Department of Audit as having met the instruction requirements:

1. (i) Bachelors degree in accounting or finance;
2. (ii) Masters degree in accounting or finance;
3. (iii) Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
4. (iv) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
5. (v) Certified Management Accountant (CMA); and
6. (vi) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM);

Section 3. Alternate Considerations. If the public officer has an educational background not listed in Section 2 of this Chapter of these Rules they feel meets the instruction requirements, the public officer may request consideration by the Department of Audit of that educational background as being sufficient to meet the intent of the instruction requirements of these rules. To be considered, the public officer shall prepare a written summary of the educational background to be considered and explanation as to how that background meets the instruction requirements identified in Section 2 of this Chapter. The request shall be submitted to the Department of Audit, Public Funds Division which will address it within thirty (30) days of receipt.

Section 4. Waiver of Instruction Requirements. A public officer may make a written request for waiver or modification of the requirements for the public officer to receive instruction within one (1) year of assuming office or taking responsibility for handling accounts. Such request shall include the name and title of the public officer as well as the reason(s) for the request. Written requests shall be submitted to the Director of the Department of Audit. The Director of the Department of Audit may waive or modify any requirement of this Chapter if he or she finds that: (1) no approved courses exist in either a virtual format or within the state, or (2) if available courses are cost prohibitive. If approved, waivers may be valid for up to one (1) year from the approval date. Entities shall be notified in writing as to the status of the request. Upon expiration of the waiver, the public officer shall provide proof that training requirements have been met or approval of a new waiver in place.