WAC 208-680G-050   Examination and investigation fees and expense--Authority to retain specialists.  (1) The director may retain attorneys, appraisers, independent certified public accountants, or other professionals and specialists as examiners, auditors, or investigators, the cost of which shall be borne by the person who is the subject of the examination, audit, or investigation.

     (2) The expense of an examination or investigation pursuant to WAC 208-680G-010 or 208-680G-020 inside or outside this state shall be borne by the person examined or investigated.

     (3) The expenses of an examination or investigation pursuant to this section may include, but are not limited to, staff time, travel, lodging, per diem, and any other expenses related to the examination or investigation. At a reasonable time following each examination or investigation performed, the director shall provide the person examined with an invoice for the expenses incurred during the examination or investigation. Payment of the invoiced amount is due within thirty days of the date of the invoice.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.44.121, [18.44].410. 05-03-037, § 208-680G-050, filed 1/10/05, effective 2/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.44.410. 01-08-055, § 208-680G-050, filed 4/2/01, effective 5/3/01.]