Bill > H6

This bill aims to improve government accountability by making several changes to the laws governing the State Auditor's office. Key provisions include: - Removing gender-specific language and replacing it with gender-neutral language in references to the State Auditor. - Clarifying and expanding the State Auditor's authority to conduct audits of state agencies, authorities, and other entities, including access to electronic records and information. - Requiring agencies to provide written responses to audit findings and develop corrective action plans, which must be filed with the State Auditor and legislative committees. - Granting the State Auditor the ability to prescribe forms and issue guidelines for corrective action plans. - Enhancing the State Auditor's ability to obtain information and records, including electronic data, from agencies and departments, and expanding the types of records the Auditor can access. - Modifying the requirements for the Director of the Division of Local Mandates, including that their time be devoted entirely to their duties. - Clarifying the State Auditor's authority to access records and information from agencies and departments related to assistance programs.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H6