An act relating to the authority of the State Auditor to examine the books and records of State contractors

This Vermont bill expands the State Auditor's authority to review financial records of state contractors, allowing the Auditor to examine documents relevant to contract performance. The law requires state contracts to include terms granting the Auditor discretion to access contractor records, while protecting non-public information from public inspection. It also updates existing statutes to clarify that all state departments and contractors must provide requested records for audit purposes. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023, and apply to any entity providing services to the state government.