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S08661Introduced in the Senate

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.

Introduced

Introduced by Robert Ortt, District 62

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

DEFEATED IN FINANCE

May 12, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED

  3. DEFEATED IN FINANCE

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