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This bill, titled the "Non-Profit Transparency and Accountability Act," aims to increase oversight of nonprofit organizations in West Virginia. Specifically, it mandates that any nonprofit or not-for-profit entity that receives any portion of its operating funds from direct public sources, whether from state or federal appropriations, will be subject to the same requirements as a public body under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This means these organizations will have to respond to FOIA requests for information, ensuring greater transparency in how they operate and manage public funds. Additionally, nonprofits receiving public funds will be required to enroll in "Open Checkbooks," a program likely designed to provide public access to financial data. The bill's legislative findings emphasize that nonprofits are rooted in public charity and that public confidence in their management is crucial, especially when public money is involved, which necessitates oversight and proof of stewardship.

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