Rules of Procedure

(a)The Public Auditor shall adopt rules of procedure, which, to the fullest extent possible, will provide for the expeditious resolution of controversies in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.

(b)The Public Auditor shall have the authority to appoint a hearing officer, who shall take written, oral or otherwise presented testimony, evaluate such testimony and make recommendations to the Public Auditor.

(c)The Public Auditor may adopt Small Claims Procedures for the resolution of controversies involving claims of less than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00).