Bill > HB07184

This bill establishes several government oversight mechanisms aimed at improving transparency and efficiency across various state agencies and processes. The bill requires the Office of Legislative Management to study the potential reestablishment of the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, examining its staffing needs and potential benefits. For nonprofit human services providers, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must conduct comprehensive reviews every five years, evaluating the adequacy of contract rates and the burden of reporting requirements. The bill mandates that state agencies report on consultant studies costing over $100,000, detailing whether recommendations have been implemented. Additionally, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for municipalities receiving state grants, including mandating the reporting of study findings and establishing a Municipal Grant Portal for transparency. The legislation also requires the Departments of Administrative Services and Transportation to submit annual reports on state contracts awarded to nonresident bidders, providing details about contract value, services, and selection methods. These provisions aim to enhance government accountability, reduce administrative burdens on service providers, and increase public access to information about state contracts and grant-funded projects.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Government Oversight Committee (J)

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