A state auditor is a person who examines and reviews the financial records and activities of government agencies in a specific state. Their role is to ensure that these agencies are using taxpayer's money responsibly and efficiently. Full definition
Governor Lieutenant governor Attorney general Secretary of state Auditor Treasurer Public lands commissioner (ballotpedia.org)
The Plainedge school district recently emerged as the 28th on Long Island to be rapped by state auditors for amassing millions of dollars in cash reserves beyond legal limits. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Don't forget the one involving a charter school that closed in 2014 after state auditors found a number of issues, including indications that administrators funneled millions of dollars in state funds to the schools» operator and her family and friends. (washingtonpost.com)