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HB4545Introduced in the House

GOVT ACCOUNT AUDIT THRESHOLD

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Introduced by Diane Blair-Sherlock, District 46

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Governmental Account Audit Act. Provides that, beginning in fiscal year 2027, any governmental unit receiving revenue of less than $1,500,000 (rather than $850,000) in the immediately preceding fiscal year shall, in lieu of causing an annual audit of the accounts of the unit to be made, either (i) cause an audit of the accounts of the unit to be made once every 4 years and file with the Comptroller an annual financial report containing information required by the Comptroller or (ii) file with the Comptroller an annual financial report containing information required by the Comptroller, a copy of which has been provided to each member of that governmental unit's board of elected officials, presented either in person or by a live phone or web connection during a public meeting, and approved by a 3/5 majority vote. Provides that, beginning in fiscal year 2027, governmental units receiving revenue of $1,500,000 or more (rather than $850,000) in the immediately preceding fiscal year shall, in addition to complying with the requirements for audits and audit reports, file with the Comptroller the financial report and immediately make one copy of the audit report and one copy of the financial report a part of its public record as required by the Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

April 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Executive Committee · March 25, 2026

12

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0

No

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  5. Assigned to Executive Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  8. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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