North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 20

G.S. 20-183.20. Inspection of financial records of Commission

The full text of G.S. 20-183.20 (Inspection of financial records of Commission), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 3C: Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact.

Attorney commentary

This section puts the operations of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission under the oversight of the North Carolina State Auditor, acting under Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes. It carries out Article VI(e) of the Compact, which opens the Commission’s accounts to inspection by authorized officers of the member states.

Who it affects: the Commission and the State Auditor’s office. It places no obligations on drivers.

Practical note: the Compact separately requires a yearly audit by a qualified public accountant, with the report included in the Commission’s annual report. This section adds a North Carolina check on top of that. See the Compact text at G.S. 20-183.13 and the budget rule at G.S. 20-183.19.

Commentary by Attorney Chris Adkins & Attorney Chris Purkey, Adkins & Purkey, PLLC · Reviewed November 2026 · General information, not legal advice.

§ 20-183.20. Inspection of financial records of Commission.

Pursuant to Article VI(e) of the Compact, the operations of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission shall be subject to the oversight of the State Auditor pursuant to Article 5A of Chapter 147 of the General Statutes. (1963, c. 1167, s. 8; 1983, c. 913, s. 6.)

Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-183.20 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.

G.S. 20-183.20. Inspection of financial records of Commission

§ 20-183.20. Inspection of financial records of Commission.

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