Thirty-five individuals have occupied the office of state auditor since statehood.

That function is instead performed by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which operates under the direction and supervision of the governor.

Rather, that is the job of the Division of Legislative Audit, whose head is appointed by and reports to the state legislature.

[4] Instead, the state auditor's office occupies a role similar to that performed by accounts payable departments in the private sector.

[5][6] Prior to Amendment 63 in 1982, the term length for constitutional offices in Arkansas, including Auditor, was two years.