Bill > H917

This bill establishes the Data Analytics, Transparency, and Accountability Division within the North Carolina General Assembly, effectively replacing the existing Program Evaluation Division. The bill modifies several existing statutes to incorporate this new division, granting it expanded access to state department information, databases, and records. Specifically, state agencies will be required to provide the new division with requested information and access to electronic data systems, with some limited restrictions. The bill also adds the new division to various reporting requirements across different state agencies, ensuring it receives annual reports and performance measurements from entities like the Global TransPark Authority and the Department of Administration. The legislation includes a $2 million recurring appropriation for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the division's operations and mandates that the Revisor of Statutes update all references to the "Program Evaluation Division" with the new division's name throughout the General Statutes. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, with reporting requirements applying to reports due on or after that date, signaling a structured approach to enhancing governmental transparency and data-driven decision-making.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H917