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WY SF0070

WY SF0070
Government abuse, fraud and waste reporting.


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
02/27/2020
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; establishing a reporting system for governmental abuse, fraud and waste; authorizing enforcement actions; amending provisions governing employee protections related to reporting of government abuse, fraud and waste; requiring posted notice of employee protections as specified; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a reporting system for governmental abuse, fraud, and waste in Wyoming. It requires the Director of the Department of Audit to set up a toll-free hotline and online form for people to report such issues. The bill also grants the Director the ability to review and refer these reports to the appropriate governmental entity or the Attorney General if criminal violations are suspected. The bill amends existing law to expand employee protections for reporting government fraud, waste, or abuse, and requires employers to post notices informing employees of these protections. The bill aims to encourage and enable the reporting of government mismanagement, with the goal of improving the operation of governmental entities in Wyoming.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

postponed indefinitely (on 03/11/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2020/SF0070 02/04/2020
BillText https://www.wyoleg.gov/2020/Engross/SF0070.pdf 02/29/2020
BillText https://www.wyoleg.gov/2020/Introduced/SF0070.pdf 02/04/2020
Fiscal Note https://www.wyoleg.gov/2020/Fiscal/SF0070.pdf 02/04/2020
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