Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more professional services firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds
Summary
Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more independent private professional services firms with expertise in accounting, auditing, and fraud detection to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds; requires the auditing firm to report fraud, abuse or other unlawful conduct to appropriate law enforcement agencies; requires the audit to be made publicly available.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action May 12, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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