To provide guidance, in the form of manuals,
bulletins and statements, that local units of government may use in complying
with PA 2 of 1968, as amended.
Treasury
Prescribe a uniform system of accounting and
report for counties - MCL 21.41(1)
Prescribe a uniform chart of accounts for all
local units - MCL 141.421(1)
Prescribe minimum auditing procedures and
standards - MCL 141.427
Publish standard operating procedures, manuals
and forms for guidance to local units - MCL 141.421(1), MCL 141.440a(1)
Establish an advisory committee that includes
members from Treasury, local units, and other interested or concerned groups.
- MCL 141.423, MCL 141.440a
Submit the Uniform Chart of Accounts, when
revised, for a public comment period - MCL 141.423
Advisory Committee
Develop manuals, bulletins, and statements
that provide guidance to local units of government and comply with state
statutes.
Review and revise existing publications to
ensure information is accurate and complies with state statutes.
Convene sub-committees when necessary and
dissolve when work product has been accepted by the full committee.
Review and adopt revisions to the Uniform
Chart of Accounts.
Seek input from others based on areas of
expertise and/or interest utilizing the communication tools available, i.e.
internet.