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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Local Government Fraud Prevention Task Force Act. Requires the Task Force to make recommendations for improving fraud prevention, detection, and investigation in local government including: (1) monitoring the creation and reporting of bank accounts used by local governments; (2)expanding the investigative and prosecutorial capabilities of the State in regard to fraud at the local level; (3) examining the scope and standard practices of government auditing and accounting; (4) examining existing transparency laws; and (5) exploring possibilities for training new government officials on financial oversight responsibilities and powers. Provides that, the Department of Central Management Services shall provide administrative support to the Task Force as needed. Provides that, on or before December 31, 2026, the Task Force shall report its recommendations by filing copies of its report with the Governor and the General Assembly. Dissolves the Task Force upon the filing of the report. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Local Government Fraud Prevention Task Force Act, creating a task force comprised of legislative members, representatives from local government organizations, fraud examiners, law enforcement, and prosecutors, all serving without compensation. The task force is charged with advising the General Assembly on improving how local governments prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, with specific duties including examining how local government bank accounts are monitored and reported, enhancing the state's investigative and prosecutorial abilities concerning local fraud, reviewing government auditing and accounting practices, assessing existing transparency laws, and exploring training for new officials on financial oversight. The Department of Central Management Services will provide administrative support, and the task force will submit its recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, at which point it will be dissolved. The Act itself is set to be repealed on January 1, 2028, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations (on 02/17/2026)
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