District of Columbia Attorney General Opinions
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Can the DC Auditor demand to see the Public Service Commission's internal deliberations on a utility rate case?
Yes for procedures, no for deliberations. The DC Auditor can audit the Public Service Commission's accounts, operations, rules, and the legal authority for its work. The Auditor cannot demand to see t…
Does the DC Auditor have power to audit the DC Retirement Board, or does the federal Retirement Reform Act block that?
Yes, the DC Auditor can audit the Retirement Board's accounts and operations. The 1973 Home Rule Act gave the DC Auditor broad authority to audit every agency of the DC government, and the 1979 federa…
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Attorney general opinions in District of Columbia are written by the District of Columbia Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.