Bill > S2096

This bill aims to improve government accountability by amending various sections of Chapter 11 of the General Laws. Key provisions include: 1. Removing gender-specific language and replacing it with gender-neutral terms. 2. Expanding the state auditor's ability to remove deputy auditors. 3. Requiring administrative agencies to provide the Division of Local Mandates with a local impact statement when adopting, repealing, or amending rules or regulations that may affect cities and towns. 4. Granting the state auditor increased authority to access and examine records, including electronic data and confidential information, related to the scope of audits. 5. Requiring auditees to provide written responses and corrective action plans in a timely manner when the state auditor's audit identifies findings. 6. Allowing the state auditor to require corrective action plans and prescribe forms and guidelines for such plans. 7. Authorizing the state auditor to access the books, records, and activities of any entity receiving state assistance or administering state assistance programs. The overall aim of this bill is to enhance the state auditor's ability to oversee and hold government entities accountable through expanded access to information and stronger reporting requirements.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2096