§ 30-64. Reserved
Reserved.
§ 30-65. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: 1. The term “agency” means any agency, authority, board, department, division, commission, institution, bureau, or like governmental entity of the Commonwealth and includes any entity, public or private, with which any of the foregoing has entered into a contractual relationship to accomplish […]
§ 30-66. Functional areas; scheduling of study areas
A. The functional areas of state government shall be scheduled for legislative review and evaluation by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission as specified in subsection B, on a seven-year cycle, and beginning in the 1979-80 fiscal year. B. From time to time as may be required, the Senate and House of Delegates shall […]
§ 30-67. Discretionary selection procedure; coordination with standing committees; expenses
A. Prior to the year in which a functional area of government is designated to be scheduled for review, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission may provide for the introduction of a joint resolution which shall identify to the extent feasible the agencies, programs or activities selected for review and evaluation from the functional […]
§ 30-68. Evaluation criteria; self-studies
A. Each study carried out pursuant to this chapter shall consider, as required: that there is a valid public need for the program or agency; that legislative intent is being carried out; that program and agency performance has been in the public interest; that program objectives have been defined; that intended program outcomes are measurable […]
§ 30-69. Access to information
For the purpose of carrying out its duties under this chapter and notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall have access to the records and facilities of every agency whose operations are financed in whole or in part by state funds to the extent that such records and […]
§ 30-70. Reporting; hearings
A. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall publish and submit its reports with appropriate findings and recommendations to the Governor and members of the General Assembly, and shall transmit them to the House and Senate standing committees identified by resolution in § 30-67. B. The standing committees may hold a public hearing on […]
§ 30-71. Hearing criteria
At each hearing which may be held pursuant to § 30-70, the standing committee conducting such hearing and the agencies testifying shall respond to, but not be limited to consideration of, the following questions: 1. What are the problems, needs, or missions that the program is intended to address and what has been accomplished? 2. […]
§ 30-72. Operation and construction of chapter; subcommittees
A. The operation of this chapter shall not restrict the power of the General Assembly to study or act on any matter at any time. B. The operation of this chapter shall not imply or require the termination of any state agency or program. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the […]
§ 30-73. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 1986, c. 302.