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This bill requires state agencies to report on their implementation of recommendations from consultant reports that cost $100,000 or more and are intended to guide future actions. A "consultant" is defined as a professional, such as an architect, engineer, accountant, or specialist in planning, environmental, management, or financial matters, who provides services to a state agency under contract. "Consultant services" encompass a range of professional activities aimed at recommending a course of action for the agency. A "firm" is any legal entity authorized to offer these services. The bill mandates that within one year of receiving such a report, the state agency must submit a follow-up report to the General Assembly's government oversight committee. This follow-up report must detail the findings of the original consultant report, specify which recommendations have been implemented, and state whether the agency plans to implement any remaining recommendations, including a timeline if applicable. This reporting requirement is intended to increase transparency and accountability in how state agencies utilize external expertise.

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