HI HCR178

Requests the state Auditor to conduct a fiscal and management audit of the Department of Education's Office of School Facilities and Support Services.

Audit should examine whether poor communication, insufficient field inspections, missing as-built drawings, and lack of facility maintenance records have caused prolonged planning phases, excessive change orders, and cost overruns.

Audit should investigate whether lack of facility maintenance records and inadequate inspection practices have resulted in premature repair costs.

Audit should review whether state procurement law artificially increases construction costs or delays project completion.

Auditor must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2018 Regular Session.