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MA H4

MA H4
Reconciling inconsistent statutory audit schedules


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
11/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to reconciling inconsistent statutory audit schedules. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to update and standardize the schedules for statutory audits, which are official examinations of financial records and operations, by removing specific timeframes like "annual" or "biennial" (meaning every two years) and replacing them with language that allows the auditor to determine the frequency of audits based on "generally accepted government auditing standards" and what they deem necessary. This change is intended to reconcile inconsistent audit schedules across various state laws and ensure audits are conducted as often as needed to maintain accountability and transparency in government operations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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No sponsors listed

Last Action

Amendment adopted (as recommended by the House committee on Ways and Means), see H4720 (on 11/07/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H4 03/11/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H4.pdf 03/11/2015
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