GA HR1831

Creates a House Study Committee on Local Government Financial Audits composed of seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker

Addresses significant noncompliance among local governments with mandatory annual or biennial financial audit requirements, including failure to submit reports to the state auditor or submitting them late

Directs the committee to study state-level actions to assist local governments struggling with audit compliance and potential underlying financial strain

Authorizes committee members to receive allowances per Code Section 28-1-8 for up to five days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from House appropriations

Requires the committee to file a report with findings and any proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House prior to the committee's abolishment date