Bill > SB5997

This bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington related to the duties and procedures of the state auditor. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring state agencies and local governments to immediately report known or suspected loss of public funds, assets, or other illegal activity to the state auditor's office. 2. Establishing a toll-free hotline for public employees and the public to report waste, inefficiency, or abuse, as well as examples of efficiency or outstanding achievement, by state and local agencies and employees. The bill outlines the procedures for processing and investigating reports received through the hotline. 3. Modifying the requirements for financial reports from local governments, including removing the requirement to report on expenditures for labor relations consultants. 4. Expanding the state auditor's authority to audit all revolving funds, local funds, and other state funds and accounts that are not managed by the state treasurer. 5. Detailing the collaboration between the state auditor and the board responsible for performance audits of state government, including the development of audit criteria and work plans. The bill also repeals a section related to the review of local government tax levies and two uncodified sections from previous legislation.