If the Legislative Auditor shall make the examination of the books, accounts, records and reports of the counties, incorporated cities or towns and taxing districts as provided in this subtitle, the expense incurred in making the examination shall be paid by the county, incorporated city or town and taxing district for which the examination has been made. As soon as is practical after such examination has been concluded, the Legislative Auditor shall certify the total expense thereof to the proper official of each county, incorporated city or town and taxing district who shall thereafter issue his warrant for the payment of the same to the State Comptroller.

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