The Authority, promptly following the close of the calendar year, shall submit an annual report of its activities for the preceding year to the governing body of the participating municipalities which appoint members of the board of directors of the Authority. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering the operation of the Authority during such year. The Authority shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and the cost thereof may be treated as a part of the cost of a project or projects, or otherwise as part of the expense of operation of the project or projects by such audit.
La. R.S. § 33:4545.27