summary
Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Department of Government Efficiency Act. Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency in the Office of the Auditor General for certain purposes. Provides that the Office of the Auditor General shall provide administrative and other support to the Department. Provides that the Department shall be led by a Board of Directors, chaired by a Chairperson elected annually at the first meeting of the year from among the directors. Lists 5 directors, including the Auditor General or the Auditor General's designee and 4 directors appointed by leaders of the General Assembly. Provides that the Board may appoint members of the Department who are experts in certain fields or with certain experience who shall serve under the Board. Provides that directors and members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides for powers of the Department, including advising the Office of the Auditor General regarding audits and investigations. Provides that the Board may request a State agency head to provide all information requested by the Board and possessed by the State agency to the Board. Provides that the Department may adopt rules. Provides that the Department shall issue quarterly reports to the Governor and the General Assembly, as well as other discretionary reports. Sets forth findings and a statement of purpose. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act to provide that the Auditor General may consult with the Department of Government Efficiency regarding audits and investigations.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Department of Government Efficiency within the Office of the Auditor General, with the primary goal of improving state government operations and reducing costs. The department will be led by a five-member Board of Directors, including the Auditor General and four directors appointed by legislative leaders, who will serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursements. The Board can appoint expert members with backgrounds in consulting, academia, business, or government management to help advise state leaders on regulatory reductions, administrative streamlining, and cost-saving strategies. The department will have the power to request information from state agencies and will issue quarterly reports to the Governor and General Assembly identifying inefficiencies and making recommendations for improvement. The bill is motivated by findings that Illinois government contains unnecessary and redundant laws, rules, and agency structures that make conducting business more difficult and costly. The Department of Government Efficiency will serve an advisory role, providing recommendations to help save taxpayer money and simplify government operations, and can also assist the Auditor General in conducting audits and investigations of state agencies.
Sponsors (10)
John Cabello (R)*,
Amy Elik (R),
Brad Fritts (R),
Brad Halbrook (R),
Norine Hammond (R),
Paul Jacobs (R),
Tony McCombie (R),
Charlie Meier (R),
Chris Miller (R),
Patrick Windhorst (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller (on 05/14/2025)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1266&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1266.htm |
Loading...