AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE AND REQUIRING PERFORMANCE AUDITS BY THE AUDITORS OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

SB 614 reestablishes the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee and requires the Auditors of Public Accounts to conduct performance audits of state agencies. These audits must evaluate agency programs for efficiency, effectiveness, performance, and compliance with laws. The bill mandates that the Auditors produce reports on their findings and that the committee hold public hearings where audited agencies must respond to the recommendations. This directly affects all state agencies subject to audits and the Auditors of Public Accounts, who must now implement this regular review process.