# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 10. Express Powers Act

### Subtitle 3. Express Powers of Charter Counties and Code Counties

#### Section 10-309

(a) A county may provide for:

  (1) the auditing of county accounts; and

  (2) assisting the Legislative Auditor or other State officer authorized to audit the county accounts.

(b) A county may provide for proof of claims against the county before their payment.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)