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Relating to annual audits of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a performance audit of the North Dakota development fund; to provide for a legislative management report; and to provide an appropriation.
HB 1004 provides an appropriation of funds to cover the operational expenses of the State Auditor's office. Additionally, it amends section 54-10-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, which specifically relates to and sets the salary for the State Auditor. These provisions directly affect the funding for the State Auditor's office and the compensation of the individual holding the State Auditor position.
HB 1620 would require North Dakota's state treasurer, with input from the tax commissioner and state auditor, to create and maintain a public website showing how state funds are spent. The portal would display specific details for every state fund distribution, including the recipient's name, the amount received, and the purpose of the funds. All state departments, agencies, and recipients of state funds would be required to provide timely data to support this transparency. This bill directly affects taxpayers by making state spending more visible and all state entities receiving public funds by mandating reporting. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance or address how the portal would be funded.