AN ACT REQUIRING THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

HB 6487 requires the Auditors of Public Accounts and the Office of Policy and Management to review how much public and private providers cost to deliver residential, day, and work programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities who receive 24-hour care through the Department of Developmental Services. The review must compare costs between public and private providers, analyze cost differences based on client need levels, assess care quality in residential settings, and recommend the most cost-effective system. The auditors must submit a report by February 15, 2026, to the legislature’s government oversight committee. This bill directly affects the state’s funding structure for these services and impacts both public agencies and private service providers serving this population.