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This bill creates the Office of Government Efficiency within the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, a new organizational unit designed to evaluate and improve state government operations. The office will conduct performance audits of state agencies, identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings, develop best practices for streamlining government operations, and monitor the implementation of efficiency recommendations. The Auditor will be required to submit an annual report by June 30 detailing the office's findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislative Research Commission. The bill also restructures the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, establishing several new offices and divisions, including the Office of Government Efficiency, the Office of Planning and Management, the Office of Legal and Records Services, and the Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman. Additionally, the bill expands the Auditor's investigative powers, allowing for broader access to state agency information, the ability to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and seek court enforcement of audit-related requests. The legislation includes penalties for obstructing or interfering with audits and provides $4,861,500 in restricted funds for the office's establishment, with the new structure set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb257.html