[§103D-107]  Compliance audit unit; establishment and purpose.  There is established a compliance audit unit within the office of the auditor.  The purpose of this unit shall be to:

     (1)  Periodically review and audit procurement practices within government to ensure compliance with this chapter and all applicable rules; and

     (2)  Advocate competition, fairness, and accountability in the procurement process.

Reports made by this unit shall be a matter of public record.  This unit shall utilize as part of the review process, a review of records and activities specifically for trends and patterns of occurrence. [L Sp 1993, c 8, pt of §2]