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Introduced
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
04/15/2021
04/15/2021
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to government accountability; creating s. 11.421, F.S.; creating the Florida Integrity Office under the Auditor General; providing definitions; providing duties and powers of the Florida Integrity Officer and the Auditor General; amending s. 11.45, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; revising and providing Auditor General reporting requirements; amending s. 14.32, F.S.; providing definitions; providing investigative duties of the Chief Inspector General and agency inspectors general; requiring such inspectors general to provide a report to the Chief Financial Officer within a specified timeframe in certain circumstances; providing liability for certain officials, contractors, and persons in certain circumstances; amending s. 17.04, F.S.; authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to commence an investigation based on certain complaints or referrals; authorizing state agency employees and state contractors to report certain information to the Chief Financial Officer; amending s. 17.325, F.S.; requiring certain records to be sent to the Florida Integrity Officer within a specified timeframe; amending s. 20.055, F.S.; requiring agency inspectors general to make certain determinations and reports; hb1585-00 HB 1585 amending s. 110.1245, F.S.; providing requirements for awards given to employees who report under the Whistle-blower's Act; authorizing expenditures to provide such awards; authorizing an employee to designate an authorized agent, trustee, or custodian to accept such award on behalf of the employee; amending s. 216.1366, F.S.; revising requirements for certain public agency contracts; abrogating the scheduled expiration of provisions relating to requirements for certain public agency contracts; amending s. 287.057, F.S.; revising provisions relating to contractual services and commodities that are not subject to competitive-solicitation requirements; prohibiting certain state employees from participating in the negotiation or award of state contracts; providing exceptions; creating s. 288.00001, F.S.; prohibiting tax incentives from being awarded or paid to a state contractor or subcontractor; amending s. 1001.20, F.S.; requiring the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Education to conduct investigations relating to waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement against a district school board or Florida College System institution; authorizing the Office of the Auditor General to use carryforward funds to fund the Florida Integrity hb1585-00 HB 1585 Office; providing effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Florida Integrity Office under the Auditor General to ensure integrity in state and local government and facilitate the elimination of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and misconduct. It expands the definition of "abuse" and "fraud" in the law, and requires the Office of Chief Inspector General and agency inspectors general to report their findings to the Florida Integrity Officer. It also authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to investigate suspected misuse of state funds, requires certain records to be sent to the Florida Integrity Officer, and provides whistleblower protections and rewards for state employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse. Additionally, the bill restricts state employees who lobby the Legislature from participating in contract negotiations and awards. The bill takes effect July 1, 2021, except for the section authorizing the Auditor General to use carryforward funds to fund the Florida Integrity Office, which takes effect upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1079 (Ch. 2021-225), SB 2502 (Ch. 2021-37) (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1585 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1585/Analyses/h1585c.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1585/Analyses/h1585b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Public Integrity and Elections Committee (Post-Meetin | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1585/Analyses/h1585a.PIE.PDF |
| Analysis - Public Integrity and Elections Committee (Post-Meetin | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1585/Analyses/h1585.PIE.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1585/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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