SF263 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Legislative auditor requirement to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations
Related bill: HF3
AI Generated Summary
The bill SF No 263 requires the legislative auditor of Minnesota to annually report to the legislature on how state agencies are implementing recommendations made in past audits concerning internal controls and fiscal management. Specifically, each year by February 1st, the legislative auditor must send a report detailing the implementation status of recommendations from the previous five years. This report is reviewed by key legislative committees before they make decisions on funding these agencies.
Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require the commissioner overseeing executive agencies to review these audit reports. The commissioner must also report back each year by September 1st, outlining actions taken to address the auditors' findings and explaining why any recommendations were not implemented.
This legislative change is aimed at boosting accountability and enhancing the management of public agencies in Minnesota.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Citations
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"A requirement to submit a report to the legislative auditor by September 1 each year."
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"summary": "This bill modifies reporting requirements for the commissioner concerning audits by the Office of the Legislative Auditor under section 16A.057.",
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"Details what must be included in the report: implementation status of recommendations and reasons for any not implemented."
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