State Auditor; powers and duties revised; Division of Investigations created

HB 562 proposes to revise the powers and duties of the State Auditor and establish a new Division of Investigations. This bill directly affects state officers and government operations by expanding the Auditor's investigative capabilities. Specific provisions within the bill clarify language related to defining "wanton and reckless misconduct" and establishing conditions for probable cause in "criminal" matters.