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NM SB201

NM SB201
State Inspectors General Act


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Introduced
01/24/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT 11 RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT; ENACTING THE STATE INSPECTORS 12 GENERAL ACT; REQUIRING CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE OFFICES OF 13 INSPECTORS GENERAL; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; CREATING THE 14 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL; TRANSFERRING 15 FUNCTIONS, MONEY, RECORDS, PERSONNEL, PROPERTY AND CONTRACTS 16 PERTAINING TO AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE. 17 18

AI Summary

This bill, the State Inspectors General Act, establishes independent Offices of Inspector General within 10 state departments, including the Children, Youth and Families Department, Corrections Department, and Department of Health, among others. These Offices will have the authority to conduct internal audits, compliance audits, and investigations to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and prevent fraud and abuse. The Offices will report to their respective department secretaries, the State Auditor, the Government Accountability Coordinating Council, and the Legislature. The bill also creates the Government Accountability Coordinating Council to oversee and review the Offices' work. The bill transfers existing audit and compliance functions, funding, personnel, and resources to the new Offices of Inspector General.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC/SFC (on 01/24/2023)

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