HI HB522

Requires the State Auditor to conduct a study of departmental engineering sections managing general fund capital improvement projects by November 30, 2015.

Study must evaluate whether each engineering office adheres to specific project timelines to ensure timely progress on capital improvement projects.

Study must assess whether consultants and contractors used by departmental engineering sections are properly managed in the public interest.

Study must measure end-user satisfaction levels with capital improvement projects performed by various state departments.

Takes effect July 1, 2015, and aims to determine if decentralized departmental engineering operations should continue or be consolidated under the Department of Accounting and General Services.