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This bill establishes the Office of Government Oversight, effective October 1, 2026, to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the management of state personnel, property, and funds, and to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental agencies and private entities contracting with them. The office will be led by an executive director appointed by the Auditors of Public Accounts with legislative consent, and will operate independently within the Joint Committee on Legislative Management for administrative purposes. The executive director will have broad access to records and the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, and will be required to report findings of violations to relevant authorities such as the Chief State's Attorney, the Attorney General, or the United States Attorney, and will submit annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly. The bill also amends existing statutes to include the executive director of the Office of Government Oversight in various reporting and investigative processes, particularly concerning ethics violations, pension implications for cooperating officials, and the handling of state funds and property.

Government Affairs

Government Administration and Elections Committee (Joint)

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