A Governmental Auditor Assigned to Audit the Financial Statements of the State

question 22

Multiple Choice

A governmental auditor assigned to audit the financial statements of the state highway department would not be considered independent if the auditor

• A)spouse was the CFO of the highway department.
• B)lived in the state and utilized the highway system on a daily basis.
• C)performed audits of the state budget that included funding to the highway department.
• D)reported the audit findings to the transportation committee of the state legislature.

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Definitions:

Work Time

The period of time an individual spends performing tasks related to their employment.

Labor Force

The total number of people, including both the employed and the unemployed, who are currently available to work.

Union Membership

The status of being a member of an organized labor union, which represents workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Public Sector

The part of the economy composed of government services and enterprises, including education, healthcare, and law enforcement.