Bill > S05938

This bill requires the governor to prepare and submit two annual reports to improve government transparency and accountability. The first report, called a preliminary management report, must be submitted by January 30th and will include performance goals and measures for each state agency for the current fiscal year, proposed goals for the next fiscal year, explanations of significant changes in performance goals, and an appendix linking performance goals to budget appropriations. The second report, the management report, must be submitted by September 15th and will provide a comprehensive overview of each state agency's performance, including actual performance for the previous fiscal year, the status of internal control systems, a summary of rulemaking and procurement actions, customer service metrics, and an appendix linking performance goals to actual expenditures. The bill defines a state agency broadly as any executive branch governmental entity and emphasizes that performance goals should provide clear, timely, and accessible information to the public about government service delivery processes and outcomes. The legislation aims to increase transparency and help stakeholders better understand how state agencies are functioning and using public resources.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5938