Authority: Title 2.2 Chapter 16, Code of Virginia.

Nothwithstanding any other provision of law, as of July 1, 2002, the Department of the State Internal Auditor, its funding, and positions are eliminated. The Auditor of Public Accounts and the Department of Accounts shall undertake the responsibilities previously conducted by the Department of the State Internal Auditor. When filling vacant positions, the Auditor of Public Accounts, the Department of Accounts, and the Charitable Gaming Commission shall consider first fully qualified individuals from the Department of the State Internal Auditor.